Weeknight Lightened-Up Shrimp Scampi
Lighten up your weeknights with flavorful shrimp scampi! A zesty garlic and lemon sauce, reduced in calories without sacrificing taste. Perfectly quick and easy!
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- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail left on)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter (I use Kerrygold brand*)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled, thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons shallots (peeled - small dice)
- 1/2 teaspoon jalapeño (minced (can use a pinch of cayenne))
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable see note)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoon water
- 3 tablespoons COLD unsalted butter (I use Kerrygold brand*)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (minced)
- 2 tablespoons scallions (thinly sliced)
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