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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp cooked in a rich, buttery garlic sauce with a hint of lemon. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe combines simple, fresh ingredients to deliver a restaurant-quality meal in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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Shrimp

  • 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Shrimp: Thaw and pat the shrimp completely dry to ensure a perfect sear. Lightly season with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
  2. Sauté Garlic in Butter: Melt butter in a hot skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook gently until fragrant but not browned, infusing the butter with garlic aroma.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet and cook on medium-high heat for about 2 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque, indicating they are cooked through.
  4. Add Lemon Juice and Optional Wine: Pour in fresh lemon juice and white wine if using. Let the mixture simmer for about one minute to blend the flavors.
  5. Finish with Parsley and Seasoning: Turn off the heat, stir in chopped fresh parsley, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. The Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is now ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp as they can become rubbery; cook until pink and opaque.
  • Ensure shrimp are thoroughly dried before cooking to get a good sear and avoid steaming.
  • For extra sauce richness, stir in a small cube of cold butter off the heat.
  • Adjust the quantity of lemon juice to suit your preferred level of acidity.

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