Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi (Printable Version)

Elegant garlic butter shrimp with lemon. Quick, flavorful dish ideal for pasta or rice.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 9 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - Juice of ½ lemon
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

→ To Serve (Optional)

06 - Cooked pasta or steamed rice

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
02 - Add shrimp to the skillet. Sauté, stirring frequently, until shrimp turn pink and opaque, approximately 3–4 minutes.
03 - Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley, ensuring shrimp are evenly coated. Remove from heat immediately.
04 - Serve shrimp promptly over cooked pasta or steamed rice if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in under twenty minutes from start to finish
  • Needs only a skillet and a handful of common ingredients
  • Light yet packed with protein and flavor
  • Flexible enough to serve with rice pasta or even on its own
02 -
  • High protein and low in carbohydrates
  • Elegant enough for date night fast enough for Tuesday dinner
  • Easily doubles to serve a crowd or can be halved for solo nights
03 -
  • Always dry your shrimp thoroughly before cooking for the best browning and a sauce that is not watered down
  • Let the garlic sizzle gently for flavor without bitterness Watch carefully so it does not get dark
  • A quick toss of pasta or rice right in the pan soaks up all the sauce my favorite way to serve it every time
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