Classic Garlic Shrimp Scampi
A bright and elegant Italian classic featuring succulent shrimp tossed in a velvety lemon-garlic butter sauce. This dish is perfect for a quick, impressive meal that tastes like it came from a professional kitchen.
Made without: nuts, peanuts, gluten, eggs, soy, sesame
Diet: Pescatarian, High-Protein
Based on the ingredients listed. Always check labels on packaged foods for your family's allergies.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g)
large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tbsp (57 g)
unsalted butter
2 tbsp (30 ml)
extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves
garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp (45 ml)
fresh lemon juice
0.25 cup (15 g)
fresh parsley, chopped
0.25 tsp (0.5 g)
crushed red pepper flakes
0.5 tsp (3 g)
salt
What you'll need
- 12-inch nonstick skillet
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Kitchen tongs
- Slotted spoon
- Wooden spoon
- Meat thermometer
- Paper towels
Steps
- 1
Place the 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp on a cutting board and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil and 2 tbsp (28 g) of the unsalted butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until the butter melts and foams, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp to the 12-inch nonstick skillet in a single layer and sprinkle with 0.5 tsp (3 g) salt.
- 4
Flip the shrimp with kitchen tongs once the bottoms are pink, and cook until they are opaque throughout and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), about 2 minutes.
- 5
Remove the shrimp from the 12-inch nonstick skillet using a slotted spoon and set them aside on a clean bowl.
- 6
Add the remaining 2 tbsp (29 g) unsalted butter and 4 cloves of minced garlic to the 12-inch nonstick skillet and stir with a wooden spoon until the garlic is fragrant and golden, about 1 minute.
- 7
Stir in 3 tbsp (45 ml) fresh lemon juice and 0.25 tsp (0.5 g) crushed red pepper flakes into the 12-inch nonstick skillet until the sauce bubbles, about 30 seconds.
- 8
Return the cooked shrimp to the 12-inch nonstick skillet and stir with a wooden spoon to coat them in the sauce for 30 seconds.
- 9
Sprinkle 0.25 cup (15 g) fresh chopped parsley over the mixture in the 12-inch nonstick skillet and turn off the heat.
Per serving: 320 calories · 28 g protein · 6 g carbs · 20 g fat
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