Quick Shrimp Scampi Recipes

Name: Quick Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound frozen, fully cooked peeled shrimp; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 onion, minced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons honey Dijon salad dressing; 1 cup frozen baby peas, not thawed; 3 cups cooked rice, hot

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4 servings

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This simple and very elegant recipe for quick shrimp scampi takes only about 10 minutes to prepare, and it's special enough for entertaining. The combination of butter, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice is spectacular in a classic shrimp scampi. But this recipe adds onion and honey Dijon for even more flavor. And it adds peas for a pop of color and flavor.

Serve this recipe over hot cooked rice for a fabulous meal. Add a green salad tossed with sliced mushrooms and avocado and drizzled with a creamy vinaigrette, or put together a simple fruit salad. Add some toasted garlic bread and a glass of white wine for a great evening with friends. For dessert, all you need is a bakery pie or some nice homemade brownies.

1 pound frozen shrimp, peeled and fully cooked
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey Dijon salad dressing
1 cup frozen baby peas, not thawed
3 cups cooked rice, hot

Gather the ingredients.

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Thaw the shrimp according to the package directions, and remove tails if necessary. Drain the shrimp well and set aside.

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In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the butter and olive oil and heat until foaming.

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Add the garlic and onion to the pan and sauté, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.

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Add shrimp and stir well.

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Cover the pan and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and curled and thoroughly heated.

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Remove the pan cover and add the lemon juice, salad dressing, and peas

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Cook and stir over medium heat or until everything is heated and blended.

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Serve the shrimp scampi immediately over hot cooked rice and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
557	Calories
29g	Fat
42g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	557
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29g	37%
Saturated Fat 10g	50%
Cholesterol 270mg	90%
Sodium 1258mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 5mg	26%
Calcium 137mg	11%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 325mg	7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.