Cowboy Scampi: Your 30-Minute Flavor Adventure Awaits

Cowboy Scampi is a flavorful twist on shrimp scampi, ready in 30 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Southwestern

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 pound large raw shrimp Peeled and deveined

For the Sauce

3 tablespoons butter Adds richness
3 cloves garlic Mince for flavor
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning Adjust based on spice preference
1 pinch red chili flakes Enhances heat

For the Vegetables

1 each red bell pepper Sliced
1 each yellow bell pepper Sliced
½ each red onion Finely chopped

For Finishing Touches

1 each fresh lime juice Or lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing
¼ cup fresh parsley Chopped for garnish

Serving Suggestions

4 servings cooked pasta or crusty bread To soak up sauce

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Peel and devein shrimp, slice bell peppers, chop onion, and mince garlic.
Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add vegetables, and cook until softened and slightly charred.
Add Shrimp and Seasoning: Stir in minced garlic, shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and red chili flakes, cooking until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Finish the Sauce: Add butter and lime juice, stirring until melted and well combined.
Serve: Transfer to a platter or bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve hot over pasta or with bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Best served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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