Classic Shrimp Scampi (10 Minutes)

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🍤✨ Classic Shrimp Scampi (10 Minutes)

📝 Ingredients:

  • 400g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Juice of 1 lemon 🍋 + zest
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Optional: cooked pasta (spaghetti or linguine)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Heat the Pan
    • Add butter + olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Garlic First
    • Sauté garlic for about 30 seconds (don’t let it burn!).
  3. Cook the Shrimp
    • Add shrimp in a single layer.
    • Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
  4. Add Flavor
    • Stir in lemon juice, zest, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
  5. Finish
    • Sprinkle parsley and toss everything together.
  6. Serve
    • Serve immediately as-is or toss with pasta for a full meal 🍝

💡 Tips:

  • Shrimp cooks FAST—don’t overcook or it gets rubbery
  • Add a splash of pasta water for a silky sauce
  • Want extra richness? Add a little more butter at the end 😍
  • Optional upgrade: a splash of white wine before lemon 🍷
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