This Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp Scampi is a deliciously simple and quick seafood dish. You'll love the combination of flavors from the garlic, lemon, and butter. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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1 lb shrimp
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4 cloves garlic
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1 whole lemon
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4 tbsp butter
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1 tsp red pepper flakes
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1 tbsp parsley
Dinner
easy
quick
Seafood
Main Course
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- short description
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Clean and devein shrimp.
Mince garlic and zest lemon.
Melt butter in a pan.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan.
Add shrimp and cook until pink.
Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and garnish with parsley.
- detailed description
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Begin by cleaning and deveining your shrimp. Rinse under cool water and set aside.
Peel and mince your garlic cloves. Zest your lemon and set both aside.
In a large pan, melt your butter over medium heat.
Add your minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan and sauté until fragrant.
Add your shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
Cut your lemon in half and squeeze the juice over your cooked shrimp. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.
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