Description
This Shrimp Scampi Recipe is made with shrimp, butter, broth, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, parmesan and parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 pounds of shrimp
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
- OPTIONAL: 1/3 cup white wine
- 1 cup of broth, chicken or vegetable
- 1/2 cup of real lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 1/3 cup of parmesan
- 1/3 cup of chopped parsley
Instructions
- Bring large pot to a boil and add salt. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- On medium heat, start by adding the Olive oil, garlic and butter on a large pan. Once the butter melts and the garlic browns, pour in the wine and wait for the wine to evaporate by half, about 6 minutes. (Skip this step if you aren't using white wine). Pour in the cup of broth, salt, lemon and red peppers.
- Let the mixture sizzle for about 2 minutes. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and then add to the pan. Each side should cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink!
- Use tongs to help flip the shrimp over. Combine the pasta and the shrimp, with the sauce, together. Finally, garnish with parmesan and parsley!
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients: Since shrimp scampi is a simple dish with few ingredients, it's important to use the freshest ingredients possible. Choose fresh, plump shrimp and use fresh garlic and lemon for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the shrimp: Overcooked shrimp can become rubbery and tough. Cook the shrimp just until they turn pink and start to curl, which usually takes only a few minutes.
- Use plenty of garlic: Garlic is a key ingredient in shrimp scampi and adds a lot of flavor. Use plenty of minced garlic in your recipe to make the dish taste delicious.
- Add a touch of spice: Some shrimp scampi recipes call for red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to add a little heat to the dish. Experiment with adding a touch of spice to your recipe to see if you like it.
- Serve with crusty bread: Shrimp scampi is typically served with crusty bread or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce. Choose a good-quality bread or pasta that will complement the flavors in the dish.
- Finish with lemon juice and fresh herbs: Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and some chopped herbs like parsley or basil at the end of cooking will brighten the flavors and make the dish taste even better.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 201.0
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 759.9 mg
- Fat: 7.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 23.6 g
- Cholesterol: 189.6 mg
