Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is a quick, restaurant-worthy meal made with tender shrimp sautéed in garlic, butter, lemon, and white wine. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s perfect served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for soaking up the rich, buttery sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Cooked linguine or crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Heat Butter & Oil: In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat until melted and sizzling.
- Sauté Garlic: Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring frequently.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Deglaze the Pan: Add wine and lemon juice. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Finish: Return shrimp to pan, toss to coat in sauce, and cook for 1 more minute. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use high-quality shrimp for best flavor. Don’t overcook—shrimp cook quickly! Add more butter at the end for a richer finish, or toss with pasta directly in the skillet for a one-pan meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: garlic butter shrimp, shrimp scampi, quick seafood dinner, shrimp pasta