Shrimp Scampi

Lemon, wine, and garlic do wonders for shrimp. This dish is very easy to make and always a hit. You can easily double the recipe to serve guests.

PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES • COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES
4 SERVINGS

• 4 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 6 large cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• pinch of dried red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
• ¹/₃ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1. Heat the butter and oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat until the foam subsides. Add the wine, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.

2. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are pink, 3–5 minutes. Add the parsley 1 minute before the shrimp are done.

3. Place the shrimp on a serving plate and pour the sauce from the skillet over them. Serve immediately.

PER SERVING

carbs: 6.5 grams; Net Carbs: 6 grams;
fiber: 0.5 gram; protein: 47 grams; fat: 29 grams; calories: 517

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