Classic Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Name: Classic Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined; Kosher salt, to taste; Freshly-ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup white wine; 2 tablespoons cold butter; 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf italian parsley; 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, optional; 1/2 lemon, juiced

A classic garlic shrimp dish, inspired by Gilroy, California, the world's garlic capital, offers a quick and flavorful meal.

⭐ 4.6 (58 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 5 minTotal: 15 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Entree

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Pat shrimp dry; season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
Add shrimp and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until halfway cooked.
Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
If using, add wine and simmer until reduced by half.
Stir in cold butter, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 1 minute until shrimp are fully cooked.
Remove from heat; stir in parsley, optional oregano, and lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 178 kcal

Carbohydrate: 5 g

Cholesterol: 85 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 8 g

Saturated Fat: 5 g

Sodium: 441 mg

Sugar: 1 g

Fat: 13 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g