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The Best Shrimp Scampi
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The Best Shrimp Scampi Recipe

This Shrimp Scampi is a showstopper—succulent shrimp bathed in a garlicky, buttery sauce with a hint of zesty lemon. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy nights when you want a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 671
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 10 ounces whole wheat angel hair pasta
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to broil.
  2. In an ovenproof skillet over medium heat, saute garlic in olive oil and butter until garlic starts to brown.
  3. Stir in the shrimp, lemon juice, pepper, and oregano. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until all the shrimp turns pink.
  4. While shrimp cooks, prepare pasta according to directions on package.
  5. Spread out the shrimp evenly on the bottom of the pan.
  6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
  7. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve over cooked pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 671kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 40gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 327mgSodium: 1232mgPotassium: 326mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 783IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 361mgIron: 6mg
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