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Shrimp Scampi

Delicious Shrimp Scampi in 20 Minutes - Keto & Gluten-Free!

This 20-Minute Keto Shrimp Scampi is a quick and delicious dish featuring shrimp in a lemon garlic butter sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1.5 lb Raw Shrimp peeled, deveined, tails off
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust according to spice preference
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon Pepper to taste
  • 5 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed from 1 large lemon
  • 0.5 cup Dry White Wine or chicken broth for non-alcoholic option
  • 3 tablespoons Salted Butter or unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons Capers omit if you don't have them
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Zest
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Basil or parsley

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once shimmering, add the shrimp in batches, seasoning with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and lemon juice. Stir continuously, then pour in the white wine to deglaze, scraping browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced and fragrant.
  3. Remove from heat and incorporate the butter into the sauce until melted, creating a creamy lemon garlic butter sauce.
  4. Return the cooked shrimp and capers to the skillet, reheating gently over low heat for a minute until warmed through.
  5. Garnish with lemon zest and fresh basil, drizzling with additional lemon juice to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a creamier sauce, consider adding a splash of heavy cream after deglazing the pan.

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