Shrimp Scampi with White Wine and Parmesan
Quick and easy shrimp scampi recipe with white wine, butter and a good amount of garlic that is done in nearly 15 minutes and perfect for a weekday dinner.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 693kcal
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium sized shrimp shells removed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves chopped finely
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- ½ cup white wine such as Pinot Grigio
- 1 whole lemon zest and juice
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- ½ pound Cooked pasta for serving
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Once butter melts, add the chopped garlic and red pepper flakes and saute for 1-2 minutes until garlic softens but doesn't brown.
- Pour in the white wine and reduce for a 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and grated Parmesan cheese and stir everything together. Season with salt.
- Add the shrimp and cook on the first side for 2-3 minutes until pink, then flip over and cook for another 2-3 minutes until shrimp just turn pink.
- One shrimp are done, taste the sauce for seasoning and adjust as needed. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with cooked pasta (or your other favorite side).
Notes
- Shrimp Size: 16-20 count are my preference, which are about medium sized shrimp and mean that there will be about 16-20 shrimps in a pound.
- Cooking Shrimp: 16-20 count are my preference, which are about medium sized shrimp and mean that there will be about 16-20 shrimps in a pound.
- Pasta Water: Save a cup of the starchy pasta water and add some to the scampi sauce to loosen. As the sauce cools, it will thicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 969IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 2mg