Real Jersey Shore Shrimp Scampi

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A coastal-inspired dish with plump shrimp and garlic-herb butter, capturing the 'real' essence of seaside dining without artificial shortcuts. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Mince 4 garlic cloves and chop 1/4 cup fresh parsley.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 minute per side until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add garlic and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and simmer for 2 minutes until reduced by half.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp butter and 1/4 cup reserved lemon juice (from 1 lemon), then return shrimp to skillet. Toss for 1 minute until coated, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

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