December 7, 2020
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp are sautéed in a buttery sauce with garlic and brightened by lemon and a bit of fresh parsley. This dish comes together quickly so have everything prepared ahead of time.
Servings: 2
Calories: 397kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter divided, or butter flavored coconut oil for dairy-free
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons vermouth or other dry white wine, optional
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
Instructions
- Heat half the butter in a large pan over high heat. When melted and hot, add the shrimp. Cook, stirring occasionally until the shrimp are just cooked through and opaque, about 2 minutes. Reserve and do not clean the pan.
- Add the remaining half of butter and then add the garlic, cooking until fragrant, about one minute. Add the vermouth, if using and cook until no liquid remains. Off heat, add the lemon juice, zest, and parsley. Add back shrimp and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and then serve.
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Scampi
Amount per Serving
Calories
397
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
572
mg
191
%
Sodium
1962
mg
85
%
Potassium
181
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
47
g
94
%
Vitamin A
920
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
341
mg
34
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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