
Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
Classic shrimp scampi in a garlicky lemon butter sauce. Ready in 20 minutes and perfect over pasta or crusty bread.
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 1.5 pounds Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 5 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup Dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- for serving Linguine or crusty bread
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (about 6 oz shrimp with sauce)
Total for 4 servings: 1280 cal · 152g protein
For informational and journaling purposes only. Results are estimates based on published nutrition databases and may not match your specific food.
Instructions
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 10 min
- 1
Pat shrimp completely dry and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Simmer 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- 6
Return shrimp to the pan. Add remaining butter and toss to coat.
- 7
Remove from heat. Stir in parsley. Serve immediately over pasta or with bread.
Cooking tips
- • Do not overcrowd the pan—cook shrimp in two batches if needed for a good sear.
- • Shrimp cook very fast; remove as soon as they turn pink and curl.
- • Substitute chicken broth for wine if you prefer an alcohol-free version.
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