Description
Garlic Shrimp Scampi is a delightful seafood dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, buttery garlic sauce. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes. The aromatic blend of fresh garlic, white wine, and herbs creates a tantalizing flavor profile that will transport your taste buds to the Italian coast. Serve this dish over al dente pasta, alongside crusty bread, or with a refreshing salad to soak up the savory sauce. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, Garlic Shrimp Scampi is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and olive oil; allow them to melt.
- Sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Temporarily remove shrimp; deglaze the skillet with white wine for two minutes.
- Return shrimp to the skillet; add lemon juice and toss until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg