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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

A quick and flavorful shrimp scampi dish made with garlic, butter, and white wine, served over pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, seafood
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
Butter and Oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic and Seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Liquids
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated, optional

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sauté the Shrimp
  1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Add Liquids
  1. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, and bring to a simmer. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta. Adjust the amount of garlic and red pepper flakes according to your taste preference.

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