Shrimp Scampi Appetizer

Name: Shrimp Scampi Appetizer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Tender shrimp seared in a garlic, butter, white wine, and lemon sauce. Serve warm as a flavorful starter.

18 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanAppetizerStovetopPescatarianLow CarbNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SugarCorn-FreePork-Free

Ingredients

1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter with 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sauteing for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Add 1 lb peeled large raw shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F.
4

Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, simmering for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
5

Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley before serving immediately.

Questions

Can I make Shrimp Scampi Appetizer dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Shrimp Scampi Appetizer keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Shrimp Scampi Appetizer?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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