Easy Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp scampi is an easy dish that's ready in 20 minutes. The tasty sauce of butter, garlic, lemon, and white wine perfectly complements the shrimp.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 352kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 lb. large shrimp 16-20 per lb., shelled and de-veined
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a very large (14 inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, one minute.
- Add the shrimp, the wine and the kosher salt. Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat, until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, parsley and black pepper. Toss to combine, and serve.
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Notes
As with most shrimp recipes, the most important thing when making this recipe is to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
Once you add them to the saucepan, cook them just until they turn pink and opaque, then remove immediately from the heat and serve. When overcooked, they become dry and rubbery.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25recipe | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 700mg | Fiber: 0.1g