Super Quick Low Carb Shrimp Scampi

This low-calorie and low-carb shrimp scampi feels like a restaurant dish, but it is actually very easy to make. There is just enough buttery sauce to coat the shrimp. The trick is to not over-reduce the sauce when cooking it. It's better to make it a little more saucy then dry. If you want to bulk up this entrée, you could add peas or thinly sliced carrots, or serve it over your favorite low-carb pasta substitute like spaghetti squash.

Ingredients

  • 6 large cloves garlic
  • 1 ¼ pounds large (16-20 count) peeled and deveined raw shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • ⅓ cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 2 tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 medium lemon)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

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