Super Quick Shrimp Scampi (Printable Recipe)
Low-carb shrimp in buttery garlic lemon sauce perfect for quick satisfying dinners.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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6 large cloves garlic
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1.25 pounds large peeled and deveined raw shrimp (16 to 20 count)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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0.75 teaspoon kosher salt divided
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
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0.33 cup dry white wine
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Grate 3 garlic cloves to yield about 1 teaspoon and slice the remaining 3 cloves to yield about 1 tablespoon. In a medium bowl combine shrimp, olive oil, grated garlic, crushed red pepper and 0.25 teaspoon salt. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
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In a large skillet over medium heat cook sliced garlic with 1 tablespoon of butter stirring occasionally until garlic begins to brown about 2 minutes.
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Increase heat to high. Add shrimp mixture to skillet and cook stirring occasionally until shrimp are opaque about 4 minutes. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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Add white wine to the skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for about 2 minutes until slightly reduced then remove from heat.
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Return shrimp to skillet. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and remaining 0.5 teaspoon salt. Toss until shrimp are coated. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
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Avoid over-reducing the sauce to maintain moisture and prevent dryness in the finished dish.