Scampi Sauce

Transform your favorite dishes with this vibrant and flavorful scampi sauce! Made with a luscious blend of unsalted butter and extra-virgin olive oil, this sauce gets its aromatic kick from minced garlic and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes. A splash of dry white wine and fresh lemon juice brings a tangy brightness, perfectly balanced by a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a herbaceous finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for tossing with tender shrimp, twirling into pasta, or serving as a delectable dipping sauce for warm, crusty bread. Whether you're crafting a quick dinner or an elegant meal, this scampi sauce recipe will elevate your cooking with its restaurant-quality flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the olive oil and stir well to combine.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and softened, but not browned.

Step 3

Pour in the dry white wine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly and concentrate the flavors.

Step 4

Stir in the fresh lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure even seasoning.

Step 5

Continue cooking the sauce for another 1-2 minutes, letting the flavors meld together. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 6

Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the sauce. Stir gently to incorporate.

Step 7

Serve immediately by tossing with freshly cooked shrimp, pasta, or use as a dipping sauce for crusty bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(253.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	771.5

Total Fat 75.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 611.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 2.0g
Protein 1.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 61.4mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 255.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 93.4%

Protein: 0.9%

Carbs: 5.6%