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Shrimp Scampi

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Recipes, Seafood
Servings 3
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/4 pounds (600 grams) large shrimp prawns, shelled with tails on or off
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup rich chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • Add the oil and 2 TBS of butter to the pan at a medium heat
  • Add garlic and sautee for a couple of minutes, should be very fragrant
  • Add shrimp, season with Su0026P
  • Cook for 1 minute, then flip for one minute
  • Add chicken stock and red pepper flakes, simmer to reduce liquids by half
  • Add lemon juice, remaining butter and parsley
  • remove from heat immediately

Notes

  • This fed our family of 5 nicely with no leftovers.
  • Costco sells 2 pound bags of shrimp that we use
  • We like with more butter and served over rice

    • Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal
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