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Best Shrimp Scampi

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Seafood

Description

A simple yet flavorful shrimp scampi that captures the essence of coastal summers with garlic, butter, and lemon.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Pasta, zucchini noodles, or rice (as a base)


Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp and cook until pink.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. Remove from heat and mix in chopped parsley.
  6. Serve over cooked pasta, zucchini noodles, or rice.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or lemon zest. Don’t overcrowd the skillet; cook shrimp in batches if necessary.