15 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
—Rating
Nutrition facts
500 kcalCalories
38 gProtein
10 gCarbs
32 gFat
Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI
Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
80% authentic · Italian-American
A simplified version of shrimp scampi, perfect for weeknights, focusing on garlic, butter, and lemon with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Servings4
- Shrimp1 lb, peeled and deveined
- Butter4 tbsp
- Olive oil1 tbsp
- Garlic3 cloves, minced
- Lemon juice2 tbsp
- Fresh parsley2 tbsp, chopped
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- 4
Remove skillet from heat. Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Toss shrimp to coat evenly in the sauce. Serve immediately, perhaps with crusty bread.
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