Easy Shrimp Scampi Sauce Recipe

A quick, garlicky scampi sauce, ready in under 15 minutes, perfectly complements shrimp served over pasta or rice.

Category Tags:

EntreeDinnerSaucePasta

Cuisine Tags:

ItalianAmerican

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Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons salted butter.

  2. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and cook for 2 minutes.

  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice, a dash of Tabasco sauce, and kosher salt to taste.

  4. Heat the mixture thoroughly, then stir in fresh parsley.

  5. Toss the sauce with 2 pounds peeled, cooked shrimp and serve immediately with hot rice or pasta.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 300 kcal
Carbohydrate: 4 g
Cholesterol: 486 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 52 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Sodium: 2322 mg
Sugar: 0 g
Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g