Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Shrimp scampi is a quick yet delicious seafood dish with tender shrimp tossed in a garlicky, buttery white wine sauce and it's ready in just 20 minutes!
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1½ pounds large shrimp shelled and deveined, tails on or off
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the garlic. Melt the butter with olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 20 seconds, stirring frequently.
- Add the wine and seasonings. Whisk in the wine, and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; bring to a simmer and continue to cook for about 2 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Cook the shrimp. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque on all sides.
- Finish. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice, cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust accordingly.
- Serve. Serve shrimp scampi over your favorite pasta, rice, or with bread.
Notes
- Shrimp Options: Opt for jumbo shrimp or large shrimp in scampi for a plump and juicy outcome.
- Avoid Overcooking: Cook the shrimp only until they turn opaque to prevent them from becoming chewy.
- Customize to Taste: Feel free to adjust the recipe—double the sauce, add more shrimp, or increase the garlic to your preference.
- Broth as a Wine Substitute: If you prefer not to use wine, replace it with chicken broth and a bit of lemon juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 1260mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 904IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 1mg
