Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi: A Quick & Easy 10-Minute Recipe
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About Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi: A Quick & Easy 10-Minute Recipe
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy delicious seafood. Pan-fried shrimp are tossed in a flavorful sauce of garlic butter, fresh lemon juice, and black pepper, creating a spicy and refreshing starter or light meal ready in just 10 minutes.Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion appetizer, this recipe is sure to impress. The simple ingredients and straightforward instructions make it accessible to cooks of all levels.Get ready to savor the succulent shrimp and aromatic garlic butter in this irresistible dish!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Total20 minutes
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off as preferred
Sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 50 gm Butter unsalted
- 4 clove Garlic minced or thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 tsp Pepper Flakes for extra spice, optional, red
- Pepper to taste, black, freshly ground
- Salt to taste
Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tbsp Parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
Prepare the Shrimp
- Ensure your shrimp are peeled and deveined. Pat them dry with paper towels.
Sauté the Garlic
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic (and red pepper flakes, if using) and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Cook the Shrimp
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
Finish and Serve
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and toss gently to coat the shrimp in the garlic butter sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
- Use high-quality shrimp for the best flavor. Look for fresh, firm shrimp with a slightly sweet aroma.
- Don't overcook the shrimp! Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery. Cook just until pink and opaque.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of dried oregano or thyme to the garlic butter sauce.
- Serve this delicious scampi with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce!
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 28gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 274mgSodium: 1262mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 623IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 0.5mg
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Perfect dish! Can’t wait to cook it.
Looks incredible! Thanks for the details.
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