Description
Shrimp Scampi is a delightful culinary experience that brings the flavors of the coast to your dining table. This classic dish features succulent large shrimp sautéed in a rich, buttery garlic sauce, perfectly complemented by a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients, ensuring the shrimp are peeled and deveined.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil until bubbly.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately over cooked pasta or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg