Irresistible Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Irresistible Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil water and cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir in the lemon juice and zest. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Toss the cooked linguine and chopped parsley into the skillet with the shrimp. Mix until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Irresistible Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi over the linguine and garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
This Irresistible Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe is a delightful seafood dish that combines succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, and zesty lemon in a rich buttery sauce. Served over a bed of linguine pasta, this dish is both elegant and easy to prepare.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 362
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 27g
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 237mg
- Sodium: 321mg
- Potassium: 270mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 1g
- Vitamin A: 798IU
- Vitamin C: 24mg
- Calcium: 121mg
- Iron: 3mg
Make this Irresistible Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe for a special dinner or a weeknight treat. The combination of garlic, butter, and shrimp is simply heavenly, and the addition of white wine and fresh herbs elevates the flavors to perfection. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe is sure to impress!