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Garlic Shrimp Scampi

Garlicky, lemony and full of flavor, there aren't many faster tastier dishes than Garlic Shrimp Scampi!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: easy seafood recipe, easy shrimp recipe, seafood, shrimp
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 3 tbsp green onion sliced thinly
  • salt as needed

Instructions

  • Peel and devein the shrimp if necessary. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
  • Add the butter to a heavy-bottomed skillet and turn the heat to medium-high. When the butter starts to foam, add the garlic and stir it around for a minute until the garlic cooks.
  • Add the shrimp all at once, and keep them in one layer in the pan. Turn the shrimp over after a minute or two (depending on the size) and cook through.
  • Remove the shrimp from the pan and remove the pan from the heat. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir well to combine. Add the chopped parsley and green onion and heat through.
  • Pour sauce over the shrimp and garnish with a few lemon wedges. Dig in!

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.25of the whole | Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 347mg | Sodium: 1085mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 3mg