Recipe
Succulent Shrimp Scampi
A delicious and simple recipe for succulent shrimp scampi with a flavorful garlic and butter sauce.
Ingredients
1 | pound unpeeled large fresh shrimp, or 1 unpeeled large defrosted shrimp |
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3 | cloves garlic, minced |
1⁄4 | cup olive oil |
1⁄2 | cup unsalted butter |
1⁄4 | cup dry white wine |
| • | crushed red pepper flakes |
| • | chopped parsley (dried works just as well) |
8 | ounces pasta, or (8 ounces) rice |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by peeling the large fresh shrimp and deveining if desired. |
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| 2. | In a skillet, sauté minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. |
| 3. | Add in the unsalted butter and prepared shrimp to the skillet. |
| 4. | Cook the shrimp until they start turning pink. |
| 5. | Stir in the dry white wine and crushed red pepper flakes. |
| 6. | Reduce the heat and let the shrimp cook through completely. |
| 7. | Once done, sprinkle the dish with chopped parsley and serve over pasta or rice. |
| 8. | Additional notes: Feel free to adjust the ingredients according to your taste preferences. For optimal flavor, use 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper and 1/4 cup of fresh or 1/8 cup of dried parsley. You can also increase the amount of butter for a richer sauce. Opt for serving over angel hair pasta for a delightful meal. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 670.3 kcal |
| Protein | 30.9 g |
| Fat | 39.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g |
| Sugar | 1.2 g |
Published on Jul 22, 2024 by Luminița
