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Plated shrimp scampi dinner with asparagus

Quick & Easy Shrimp Scampi


  • Author: Jessica
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Tender shrimp bathed in a garlicky, buttery sauce that comes together in just 20 minutes for a restaurant-quality meal at home.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup chicken broth (halal-certified)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

 

  • 8 ounces (225g) linguine or angel hair pasta (optional)

Instructions

  • Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque; remove from pan.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; add remaining oil and butter.
  • Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
  • Return shrimp to pan; toss to coat and warm through for 1 minute.

 

  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 195mg

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