Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is a quick and mouthwatering dish that combines tender shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for date nights or casual gatherings, this recipe will impress your guests and leave them craving more. Enjoy the delightful blend of savory flavors, fresh herbs, and a splash of white wine, all ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by peeling and deveining the shrimp. Mince the garlic and chop the parsley.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter until bubbly. Add shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in the white wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the remaining butter along with lemon juice, stirring until a silky sauce forms.
- If using pasta, add cooked spaghetti or linguine to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg