How To Make Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Succulent shrimp, tangy lemon pepper sauce, and fragrant garlic make this dish a crowd-pleaser.
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
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In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add the shrimp, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt. Cook until the shrimp turns pink, about 3-4 minutes.
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Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2 minutes.
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Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Remove from heat and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 177kcal
- Total Fat : 9g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 256mg
- Sodium : 749mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 3g
- Dietary Fiber : 0g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 22g
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