Lemon Garlic Shrimp Delight
“Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is perfect as an appetizer or light meal, and it also makes awonderful dinner paired with your favorite pasta! For low-carb options, serve it over zucchininoodles or alongside steamed cauliflower. No matter how you enjoy it, this dish is deliciousand even better than Scampi from an Italian restaurant!”
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp s olive oil
- 1 ¼ pound shrimp large prawns, shelled with tails on or off
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch cracked pepper to taste
- ¼ cups p dry white wine or broth
- ½ tbsp n red pepper flakes crushed, or to taste - optional
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cups fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Step 1:In a large pan or skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the garlic saute untilfragrant, which should take about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Next, add the shrimp, seasoningwith salt and pepper to taste. Saute for 1-2 minutes on one side until they just start to turnpink, then flip them over.
- Step 2:Pour in the wine (or broth) and add red pepper flakes, if desired.Bring the mixture to asimmer for 1-2 minutes, allowing the wine to reduce by about half and ensuring the shrimp iscooked through. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
- Step 3:Incorporate the rest of the butter, along with the lemon juice and parsley, then promptlyremove from the heat.
- Step 4:Serve the dish over rice, pasta, garlic bread, or steamed vegetables such as cauliflower,broccoli, or zucchini noodles.
Notes
Tips:
● Opt for a high-quality white wine. I prefer using a Sauvignon blanc for this recipe, buta Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay works well too.
● Ensure all your ingredients are prepared and within easy reach on your kitchen
counter. This recipe cooks quickly, so having everything ready is essential.
● The shrimp is cooked in a mixture of butter and oil to prevent the butter from burning.
If you prefer, you can use only butter, but keep in mind that it will start to brown as the
shrimp cook.