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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Course Shrimp
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 303kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 4-5 cloves garlic large minced, or 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 ¼ pounds shrimp large prawns shelled with tails on or off
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch cracked pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup dry white wine or broth
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes crushed or to taste - optional
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan or skillet. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds - 1 minute). Then add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and sauté for 1-2 minutes on one side (until just beginning to turn pink), then flip.
  • Pour in wine (or broth), add red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer for 1-2 minutes or until wine reduces by about half and the shrimp is cooked through (don't over cook your shrimp).
  • Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice and parsley and take off heat immediately.
  • Serve over rice, pasta, garlic bread or steamed vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini noodles).

Notes

  • Use a good quality white wine, such as Sav Blanc, Pinot Grigio, or Chardonnay.
  • Have all of your ingredients ready on your kitchen bench and close to your cooking area if possible. This recipe cooks FAST.
  • The shrimp is cooked in a butter/oil combination prevent the butter from burning. You can use all butter if you wish, just note it will begin to brown while the shrimp are cooking.