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The Recipe for Shrimp Scampi Success!

This is the best Shrimp Scampi recipe I've ever made. So fresh and so simple. Give this one a try and wow your friends and family!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Shrimp scampi, shrimp scampi recipe, the best shrimp scampi, the best shrimp scampi recipe, traditional shrimp scampi
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Non Stick Pan https://ninjakitchen.pxf.io/DKReVq
  • Pot for pasta https://ninjakitchen.pxf.io/DKReVq

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 16-20 count jumbo shrimp Uncooked, peeled and deveined.
  • 6 tbsp Butter I used salted, but unsalted will be fine too.
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup White wine Use a wine you would drink normally.
  • 6 cloves Minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp Chopped parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb Box pasta I used spaghetti, but you can use what ever you like.

Instructions

  • Cook pasta to al dente according to the directions.
  • Melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour in the white wine and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, then flip the shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Squeeze the lemon slices or pour in the already squeezed lemon juice.
  • Add the parsley.
  • Add in the cooked pasta and mix everything together.
  • Cook for another 2-3 minutes to let all of the flavors combine.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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