Shrimp Scampi for Garlic Lovers

Shrimp Scampi for Garlic Lovers

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 120.5
  • Total Fat: 5.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 147.3 mg
  • Sodium: 558.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 16.0 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Shrimp Scampi for Garlic Lovers calories by ingredient


Introduction

Yummy and fast. Great with a side of roasted vegetables. Yummy and fast. Great with a side of roasted vegetables.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 lb. frozen (defrosted) or fresh shrimp
    5 cloves garlic or to taste
    1/8 cup olive oil
    2 tbsp parsley plus more for garnish
    juice of 1 lemon plus lemon wedges for serving
    salt and pepper to taste (nutrition info has 1 tsp of each)

Directions

Warm olive oil over low heat. Add garlic and saute until golden. Turn heat to medium high. Add shrimp, salt, pepper, and parsley. Turn the shrimp when the bottom side is pink. Cook on second side until pink on the outside and opaque throughout (cut one open to check), about 10 minutes. Then add lemon juice and cook 30 seconds more. Remove from heat and serve right away with more parsley and lemon wedges.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BOONZIE.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I used 8cloves of garlic and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper - 3/18/12


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    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Tastes okay. I ended up adding a small amount of butter to make it more like traditional scampi. Just about a Tbsp and it was delicious. - 5/15/17


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    Incredible!
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Only thing I do a bit different is to add some red pepper flakes to this whilst cooking! Other than that, its awesomeeeee!
    - 11/12/11


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    3 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I am going to try this tonight and see how it goes i have some shrimp that needs to get used up - 8/9/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Be careful not to over cook the shrimp; so easy to do. - 5/15/18


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Make it all the time, I use half the fat and substitute butter (high in fat but worth it in my book) and add a splash of cognac or sherry. A little parsley, pour it over pasta, can throw in bell peppers or baby tomates too! - 5/15/20


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Shrimp and garlic, two of my favorites! - 3/6/17


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I use even more garlic and use 1/2 light I Can''t believe It/s Not butter and 1/2 olive oil. I use it as a sauce for baked spaghetti squash instead of pasta, - 1/8/12


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    Very Good
    Yum - 6/12/21


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    absolutely delicious - 6/11/21


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    Very Good
    I added 1tbsp of ghee and used 1tbsp of lemon juice and 1tbsp white cooking wine in place of just the lemon juice to make the "sauce" more significant. - 6/5/21


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    :) - 5/28/21


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    Thanks - 5/28/21


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    O.K.
    I love garlic, but that's too much. 1 or 2 CRUSHED garlic cloves is plenty to get the good garlic taste. I also use a mix of olive oil and a little butter, plus a splash of white wine, for better flavor. - 5/15/21


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    don't know if we will try this one or not - 5/15/21


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    Very Good
    Love shrimp - 5/15/21


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    Am not a fan of shrimp but I tried it. Still not a fan of shrimp. I gave it to my daughter. She said it was OK. - 5/15/21


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    Very Good
    Used pepper flakes to give it some heat - 5/15/21


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    Incredible!
    I love Shrimp Scampi - 3/27/21


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    Going to try this to see how it goes... - 1/28/21


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    Delicious! - 1/13/21


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    Incredible!
    yum - 12/13/20


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    ok. - 7/23/20


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    Very Good
    yum - 5/16/20


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    I also added more garlic as well as some peppers and a little bit of butter oh how delicious - 5/15/20


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    yummy - 5/15/20


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    Want to try this one - 5/15/20


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    Sounds easy and good. - 5/15/20


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    Looks good will try - 5/15/20


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    Not a fan - 5/15/20


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    Good
    Ok - 5/15/20


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    Incredible!
    Simple & easy and so much garlic! I love it! - 4/20/20


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    Awesome! - 2/28/20


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    O.K.
    Ok - 1/1/20


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    Incredible!
    I LOVE this recipe! I tweek it sometimes by adding different spices or baking the shrimp instead of frying it, but however you cook it, this recipe rocks! - 12/4/19


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    Incredible!
    good - 11/1/19


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    Good
    Good except cooking time way too long - 11/1/19


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    Yummy! - 9/30/19


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    Incredible!
    Really good and very easy to make ! - 8/6/19


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    Great - 7/1/19


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    Love garlic! - 6/1/19


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    Incredible!
    Garlic...yum?. - 5/18/19


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    looks and sounds yummy - 5/16/19


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    Very Good
    I used large shrimp and added some crushed red pepper flakes served over some brown rice. - 5/15/19


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    This looks good and easy - 5/15/19


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    Incredible!
    We all loved it! - 5/15/19


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    O.K.
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Leave out that awful parsley! - 5/15/19


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Too bad I don’t like shrimp - 5/15/19


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    Incredible!
    Yes!! This is so yummy - 5/11/19


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    Thanks for the great tips for preparing. - 5/10/19


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Since I had it and not garlic cloves, I used garlic powder. Was pretty good. - 3/30/19


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    Very Good
    Thanks for sharing - 3/22/19


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    sounds yummy. must try - 3/6/19


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    a keeper! - 2/13/19


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    Very Good
    - 10/29/18


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    Doesnt sound like nearly enough garlic! - 9/20/18


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    Very Good
    Kids enjoyed this - 9/20/18


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    Sounds like a great recipe for garlic lovers like me. Thank for sharing. - 8/23/18


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    Love that shrimp - 6/21/18


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I am so making this tonight! - 6/2/18


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    This was so delicious!!! - 5/22/18


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    One of our favorites! - 5/15/18


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    NICE - 5/15/18


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Absolutely great - 5/15/18


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    yummy - 5/15/18


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    Very Good
    Delicious! One easy and fast recipe! I use real butter too! - 5/15/18


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    Incredible!
    I love this Shrimp Scampi for Garlic Recipe! Delicious!! - 5/15/18


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    Incredible!
    I love this Shrimp Scampi for Garlic Recipe! Yummy - 5/15/18


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    I added chili flakes. Delicious. - 5/15/18


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    So nutritious and delicious. - 5/15/18


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    thanks - 5/15/18


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    Incredible!
    Delicious as it. I coupled it with roasted vegetables. - 4/25/18


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    Incredible!
    This is so good. I'm making a smaller portion to balance out steak tonight. - 4/21/18


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    Very Good
    hubby enjoyed this - 4/21/18


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    I love garlic. - 4/1/18


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    Yummy - 4/1/18


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    Very Good
    yummy - 4/1/18


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    Lovely - 3/26/18


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    Yum - 3/26/18


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action. - William James ~ 3/6/18 - 3/6/18


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Just made it. - 3/6/18


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    Very Good
    this is a family favorite - 3/6/18


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    we loved it and so simple - 3/6/18


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    tonight's dinner - 2/27/18


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    Incredible!
    This was delicious! I didn't use parsley because I don't like it so I used about 2 tbsp fresh chives. I might liven it up with a pinch or two of cayenne next time. There WILL be a next time too! - 2/16/18


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    Very Good
    My two favorites, shrimp and garlic, this was so good - 12/25/17


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    Great shrimp recipe - 12/15/17


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    Good
    Yummy!!! - 11/4/17


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    Shrimp, garlic and lemon - what more could a person want. - 11/1/17


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    Very Good
    A little too much lemon for my family. We'll try juice from 1/2 a lemon next time. - 10/29/17


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    Incredible!
    Love this shrimp - 10/28/17


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    Good - 10/26/17


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    One to try! - 10/15/17


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    Incredible!
    This will now become a regular on my weekly dinner list!! I love it! - 10/9/17


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    garlic yum - 10/9/17


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    Very Good
    Love garlic and shrimp - 9/4/17


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    Looks delicious! - 8/30/17


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    I love shrimps. I will try this out. - 8/29/17


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    going to make this thanks - 8/14/17


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    Very Good
    Love this, simple and tasty - 7/23/17