Description
A quick and elegant dish featuring succulent shrimp, garlic, and a zing of lemon, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Pasta, rice, or crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the shrimp scampi over cooked pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a creamier version, add a splash of heavy cream at the end. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: shrimp, scampi, seafood, pasta, garlic, lemon