Shrimp Scampi: Easy, Delicious Recipe for Home-Cooked Bliss
Experience the delight of shrimp scampi with this easy and delicious recipe that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, and simmer for a few minutes.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and parsley, mixing well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding lemon zest.
- You can substitute shrimp with scallops for a different taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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