Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is a quick and flavorful meal that combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Linguine or spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove the skillet from heat and toss the shrimp with the garlic butter sauce.
- Serve the shrimp over cooked linguine or spaghetti, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: fish
- Method: skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 200
Keywords: shrimp, scampi, garlic, butter, quick dinner