Shrimp Scampi

Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons	30ml	Butter
2 tablespoons	30ml	Olive oil
4 tablespoons	60ml	Garlic cloves - minced (large)
1/4 cup	10g / 0.4oz	Chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons	22ml	Lemon juice
1/2 cup	118ml	Dry white wine
1		Dried hot red-pepper flakes
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Large shrimp - shelled, deveined

Recipe Instructions

Heat butter and oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat until foam subsides. Add garlic, parsley, lemon juice, wine, pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 3 minutes.

Add shrimp to skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes, until shrimp are pink. Remove from the heat. Place shrimp on a serving plate and pour sauce from the skillet over them. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields 2 servings.

Carbohydrates: 5 grams

Net Carbs: 4.5 grams

Fiber: 0.5 grams

Protein: 30 grams

Fat: 26.5 grams

Calories: 418

Description:

"Lemon, wine and garlic are classic complements for shrimp. This dish is a snap to prepare and is always a hit."

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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