Shrimp Scampi Drenched In Garlic Butter Recipe

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Shrimp Scampi Drenched In Garlic Butter
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Directions:

  1. In large saucepan, melt 12 tablespoons butter. Add 1 tablespoon garlic and saute 1 minute or until fragrant.
  2. In separate bowl, whisk together clam juice, flour and 1 tablespoon fresh parsley.
  3. Pour into saucepan and stir until smooth.
  4. Stir in 1/3 cup wine, juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 teaspoon dried basil, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
  5. Gradually add cream or half and half. Stir until combined.
  6. Simmer 20 to 30 minutes over low heat.
  7. Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter with oil. Add 1 tablespoon garlic, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon parsley, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/3 cup white wine, salt and pepper.
  8. At last minute before sauce is finished cooking, add shrimp to skillet and saute just until shrimp turn pink.
  9. Combine shrimp with sauce.
  10. Serve over pasta sprinkled with additional parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1247.85 Kcal (5224 kJ)
Calories from fat 591.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 65.76g 101%
Cholesterol 169.07mg 56%
Sodium 2150.84mg 90%
Potassium 235.9mg 5%
Total Carbs 137.2g 46%
Sugars 4.77g 19%
Dietary Fiber 8.76g 35%
Protein 29.63g 59%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 4.4mg 25%
Calcium 97.6mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 320.1 Kcal (1340 kJ)
Calories from fat 151.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.87g 101%
Cholesterol 43.37mg 56%
Sodium 551.74mg 90%
Potassium 60.51mg 5%
Total Carbs 35.19g 46%
Sugars 1.22g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.25g 35%
Protein 7.6g 59%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 1.1mg 25%
Calcium 25mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 29.6
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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