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Shrimp Scampi

This Shrimp Scampi is a flavorful seafood dish featuring tender shrimp cooked in a garlicky, buttery white wine sauce, perfect for a quick and elegant meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 0.25 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 0.125 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1.5 pounds large shrimp (shelled and deveined, tails on or off)
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the garlic. Melt the butter with olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 20 seconds, stirring frequently.
  2. Add the wine and seasonings. Whisk in the wine, and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; bring to a simmer and cook for about 2 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by half.
  3. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until they turn pink and opaque on all sides.
  4. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice, cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve shrimp scampi over your favorite pasta, rice, or with bread.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.