How To Make Bubba Gump Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Succulent shrimp in a buttery garlic sauce, inspired by the famous scene in Forrest Gump.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil together.
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Add garlic, paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add in the shrimp and cook until pink, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Stir in lemon juice and cook for another minute before removing from heat.
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Serve hot with chopped parsley garnish.
Nutrition
- Calories : 406kcal
- Total Fat : 35g
- Saturated Fat : 16g
- Cholesterol : 288mg
- Sodium : 360mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 2g
- Dietary Fiber : 0g
- Sugar : 0g
- Protein : 21g
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