Silky's Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
KETO Lunch
Prep: 10mCook: 10mTotal: 20m
Ingredients
- 1 lb Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tbsp Grass-fed Butter
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Dry White Wine (or Chicken Bone Broth)
- 1/2 Lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 4 cups Fresh Baby Spinach
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
- Pink Himalayan Salt and Black Pepper to taste
The Method
- Sizzle & Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil. Once bubbling, toss in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until the aroma fills your kitchen.
- The Perfect Sear: Add the shrimp in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes per side until they turn a beautiful opaque pink. Remove shrimp and set aside on a warm plate.
- Deglaze & Emulsify: Pour the white wine (or broth) and lemon juice into the hot pan. Let it bubble and reduce by half. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to create a silky, golden sauce.
- The Green Finish: Add the baby spinach to the pan. Toss gently for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.
- Combine: Return the shrimp to the pan. Toss everything together with fresh parsley and lemon zest. Serve immediately in warm bowls.
Quick-Fix Tip:
To keep this under 20 minutes, buy 'Easy-Peel' frozen shrimp that are already deveined. Thaw them rapidly in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes before patting dry!