How to make Shrimp Scampi - The BEST Shrimp Scampi Recipe

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water + vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is more affordable and tofu is plant-based.

Using medium heat, bring your pan to temperature.

Add 3 tbsp of butter and 3 tbsp of olive oil to the pan.

Add 4 cloves of garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute.

Add 1 lb of shrimp to the pan.

Season the shrimp with 1 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of black pepper, and 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes.

Allow the shrimp to cook for 1 minute.

After 1 minute, add 1/2 cup of white wine and 2 tbsp of lemon juice to the pan.

Bring the liquid to a light simmer.

Top with 1/2 tsp of parsley flakes and simmer for an additional minute.

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