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Shrimp Scampi

Deliciously Easy Shrimp Scampi Ready in Just 30 Minutes

This Shrimp Scampi recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen in just 30 minutes, making it a delightful dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound wild-caught shrimp pat dry
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt use generously
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning or Cajun spice
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • ½ cup white wine or chicken/seafood broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter for the sauce
For the Garnish
  • ¼ cup parsley freshly chopped
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat shrimp dry and season with kosher salt, black pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. Let rest.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink. Remove from skillet.
  3. Reduce heat and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
  4. Add white wine and lemon juice, scraping browned bits from the skillet. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in butter and remaining Old Bay seasoning until melted and sauce is smooth.
  6. Return shrimp to skillet, toss in sauce, and heat through for 1 minute. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use wild-caught shrimp and avoid overcooking to maintain tenderness.

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