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Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi

This easy Shrimp Scampi recipe is made in just 20 minutes with a few simple ingredients and is packed with flavor!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 218 kcal

Equipment

  • Large 12" skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined Frozen raw shrimp recommended
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, divided
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Tony’s Chachere’s Creole seasoning
  • ½ cup chicken broth Use a good quality broth
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Approximately one medium-sized lemon
  • teaspoon chili flakes Optional

Instructions
 

  • If your shrimp is frozen, start by thawing the shrimp first. Mine took 5 minutes to thaw.
  • Place the shrimp on a cutting board and pat dry on both sides with paper towels. Season the shrimp with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Set the shrimp to the side.
  • In a large 12-inch skillet, add the olive oil and butter and heat over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Next add ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, Creole seasoning, and the chicken broth. Whisk everything together and simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to reduce by roughly half.
  • Now add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook the shrimp for roughly 2 minutes on the first side, just until it is pink and opaque.
  • Flip the shrimp and cook on the second side. Stir in the chopped parsley, lemon juice, and chili flakes (optional). Cook for roughly 2 minutes on the second side.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Toss the shrimp with the sauce and serve over a bed of pasta with extra fresh parsley and lemons.

Notes

I recommend using fresh lemon juice. Feel free to substitute chicken broth for white wine if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 13gSodium: 583mgFiber: 0.3g
Keyword Easy Recipe, Quick Meals, seafood, shrimp, Shrimp Scampi
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