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Cast iron skillet with shrimp scampi garnished with lemon slices and parsley.
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5 from 2 votes

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Garlic butter shrimp scampi is quick, easy, and ready in minutes. Sauteed in garlic, butter, white wine and finished off with lemon and parsley. A deliciously perfect meal made in a flash!
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 4
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 ½ pounds large shrimp shelled and deveined , tails can be left on or off
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan or skillet, over medium high heat. Add garlic and saute about 1 minute.
  • Add in shrimp and season with salt and pepper to taste. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes per side until they just begin to turn pink.
  • Pour in wine, add red pepper flakes if desired. Bring to a simmer for 1 to 2 minutes and wine reduces by half. Make sure shrimp are cook through, but don't over cook.
  • Add lemon juice and parsley. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 11 serving | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 389mg | Sodium: 1780mg | Sugar: 1g