Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe
This Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe is perfect for weeknight dinner and great for weekend entertaining too!
Servings 4
Calories 681kcal
Cost $25
Equipment
- stovetop
- Large Skillet/Fry Pan
- Dutch Oven or large pot
- strainer
- mixing spoon
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ Cup finely chopped white onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 24 medium cooked shrimp devained, cleaned, shell removed (fresh or frozen)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ Cup chicken broth or white wine
- 2 pinches kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 lb linguini fini dry pasta noodles
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ Cup fresh chives chopped
Instructions
- Place butter and olive oil into a large 5 qt skillet or other large pot over medium heat. Once melted and hot sauté onion for 3-5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 60 seconds then stir in shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and cook 4-6 minutes or until pink and firm and cooked through. Stir in lemon juice and chicken broth. Reduce heat to low and set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and stir into shrimp. Stir in 2 Tablespoons butter, parsley and chives. Serve and enjoy!
- **The tails on the shrimp look nice for the picture, but in reality I cut them off before serving so you can dig in without worrying about the tails, Enjoy!**
Nutrition
Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1052IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg