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Classic Shrimp Scampi
Jumbo shrimp sautéed in the most fragrant garlic butter sauce, finished with fresh lemon and parsley — a simple yet impressive dinner.
Serves 4Prep 5 minCook 5 minSeafood
Containsdairy · shellfish
Inspired by a recipe from Downshiftology ↗
Protein 43%Carbs 4%Fat 53%
About 320 kcal a serve — 33 g protein, 3 g carbs, 18 g fat. Each segment is that macro's share of the calories, within about 10%.
Ingredients
Serves 4
Method
Melt butter and oil
MeltIn a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil until foaming.
Into the panMelt →
medium heat
Sauté the garlic
FragrantAdd the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring so it doesn't brown.
Into the panSauté →
30 sec
Build the sauce
Reduce by halfAdd the white wine, salt, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, then let the liquid reduce by half, about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Into the panSimmer →
2–3 min
Sauté the shrimp
Just cookedAdd the shrimp and sauté for about 3 minutes, until just cooked through and pink. Keep a close eye as shrimp overcook quickly and turn rubbery.
Into the panSauté →
3 min
Garnish and serve
FinishSqueeze the fresh lemon juice over the top and toss everything with the chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Into the panToss →
Cook's noteWatch the shrimp closely — 3 minutes is all they need or they'll turn rubbery. Swap the wine for chicken broth for an alcohol-free version.
Estimated per serve
320 kcal · 33 g protein · 3 g carbs · 18 g fatestimates, within ~10%
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