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Shrimp Scampi Recipe: Restaurant-Quality at Home

Shrimp Scampi Recipe: Restaurant-Quality at Home

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  • Author: Clarice
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: None

Description

Tender wild-caught shrimp sautéed in a rich, garlic-infused butter sauce with bright lemon and fresh parsley. This quick, elegant dish is perfect for pasta or dipping with crusty bread.


Ingredients

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500g wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper


Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Mix flour and sugar in a bowl
Add softened butter to the flour mixture and cream together
Fold in chocolate chips
Roll dough into small balls and place on baking sheet
Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden
Cool slightly before transferring to a rack
Serve at room temperature


Notes

Use large or jumbo shrimp for best results
Marinate shrimp for 20 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness
Two-stage cooking ensures garlic stays aromatic without burning
Substitute butter with halal margarine if preferred
Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 50g
  • Cholesterol: 250mg