Description
This Shrimp Scampi is a restaurant-quality dish you can whip up in 20 minutes at home! Juicy shrimp are sautéed in a garlic butter and white wine sauce, then tossed with lemon and parsley for a bright, flavorful finish. Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up every drop.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- Juice of ½ lemon (plus extra wedges for serving)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti, cooked (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: If serving with pasta, cook it according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Shrimp: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in white wine and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Finish: Return shrimp to pan. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat everything well. Stir in chopped parsley.
- Serve: Serve immediately over cooked pasta, rice, or with toasted bread. Garnish with lemon wedges and more parsley if desired.
Notes
Use high-quality shrimp—fresh or frozen and thawed. Don’t overcook the shrimp or they’ll turn rubbery. Swap wine for broth to make it alcohol-free. Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan if you love a cheesy touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate with pasta
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: shrimp scampi, garlic butter shrimp, easy shrimp recipe, seafood pasta