Shrimp Scampi
People like our Keto Shrimp Scampi because it's so easy to make. Not to mention the fact that it goes well with other things like steamed vegetables and pasta.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided extra virgin
- 5 garlic cloves, chopped divided
- 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
- Himalayan salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan or skillet.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds - 1 minute).
- Then add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and sauté for 1-2 minutes on one side (until just beginning to turn pink), then flip.
- Pour in wine, add red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a simmer for 1-2 minutes or until wine reduces by about half and the shrimp is cooked through (don't over cook your shrimp).
- Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice and parsley and take off heat immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 13gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 76mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
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