One Pot Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pound jumbo shrimp (cleaned and deveined.)
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup chardonnay or dry white wine
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- lime wedges and more cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow bowl, stir together the flour with a pinch salt and pepper. Set aside.
- 2
Heat a large frying pan over medium/high heat. Add the olive oil and allow to heat up.
- 3
Toss the shrimp in the flour mixture and add to the pan in batches. Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes, turning/tossing occasionally. When opaque/cooked through, transfer to a plate and set aside.
3 min - 4
Reduce heat to medium and add in two tablespoons butter. When the butter has melted, add the garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until translucent and fragrant.
3 min - 5
Slowly add in the wine, lime juice, and cilantro. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for 2 full minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Whisk in the remaining butter a bit at a time, allowing it to melt before adding more.
- 7
add the shrimp back into the skillet and coat completely with the sauce. Sprinkle with more cilantro and garnish with lime wedges.
- 8
Serve hot served with rice, toasted bread, or pasta.
- 9
Enjoy!
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
