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