Shrimp Scampi without Wine
This buttery Shrimp Scampi without Wine has a light, buttery sauce loaded with fresh herbs and garlic. Perfect for serving over pasta or with crusty bread.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 359kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 4 tbsp. butter
- 10 garlic cloves chopped
- 2 lb. raw shrimp large or jumbo
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 4 tbsp. lemon juice
- ½ tsp. salt
Instructions
- Peel shrimp (you can leave the tails on. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a medium-sized skillet, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil. Add in shrimp and cook until they just begin to turn pink. They will need about 2 minutes on each side, so flip after 1-2 minutes.
- They will need about 2 minutes on each side, so flip after 1-2 minutes. Remove to a plate to the side.
- Add remaining 1 tbsp. of olive oil. Add in chopped garlic cloves and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Deglaze pan with chicken stock and add butter and lemon juice. Whisk to emulsify sauce. Allow to reduce for 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
- Add shrimp back into the pan along with fresh parsley. Stir to incorporate and serve immediately.
Notes
Shrimp are an easy protein to decipher doneness. Once they turn completely pink, they are done. If you are still concerned, you can test the temperature. The internal temperature should be 145 degrees.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 318mg | Sodium: 1664mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1096IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 1mg