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Classic Shrimp Scampi
Classic Shrimp Scampi is a delicious recipe of pan-cooked shrimp drenched in decadent garlic butter and lemon sauce. This simple shrimp dish is made in minutes and is best served over pasta or with crusty bread for dipping.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●pan
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
marinate
2
Thinly slice 2 of the garlic cloves and set aside. Mince the remaining 3 cloves into a large bowl and whisk with salt and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the shrimp to the bowl and gently toss to coat. Let chill for ⏱️ 30 minutes in the refrigerator before cooking.
salt1 teaspoon½ cup unsalted butterolive oil3 tablespoons
3
cook
4
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large, preferably flat bottomed, skillet over medium heat. Carefully cook the shrimp until it becomes pink in the middle, about ⏱️ 1 minute per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp to a serving plate. Leave as much oil in the pan as possible.
5
cook
6
Place the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes into the skillet and let cook until just fragrant. Add the wine and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally until the liquid has reduced by half, about ⏱️ 2 minutes.
lemon juice2 tablespoons
7
pour
8
Add the butter and cook until melted and the sauce thickens, about 5 more minutes. Pour the melted butter over the shrimp and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
calories
410 kcal
fat Content
35 g
serving Size
1 cup
fiber Content
0.3 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
1233 mg
protein Content
16 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
204 mg
carbohydrate Content
4 g
saturated Fat Content
16 g
unsaturated Fat Content
16 g
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