Garlic Shrimp Scampi
Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Total: 20 min Serves: 2
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Italian main coursedinner
Quick and elegant pasta dish featuring plump shrimp in a garlic, butter, and white wine sauce.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- 4
Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp temporarily if needed to prevent overcooking while making sauce.
- 5
Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, letting it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- 6
Toss the drained spaghetti and shrimp back into the pan with the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
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