Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi: Delight Your Taste Buds Today!
Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
Instructions
- Cook the linguine or spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute shrimp with scallops or chicken if desired.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg