How To Make Creamy Shrimp Scampi Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 oz linguine, cooked and drained
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
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In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
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Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, to taste. Stir in the chopped parsley.
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Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
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Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to combine.
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Serve the creamy shrimp scampi hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Calories : 400kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 13g
- Cholesterol : 285mg
- Sodium : 920mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 25g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 28g
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