Shrimp Scampi

Perfectly plump shrimp, laced with a garlicky, lemony, white wine sauce – meet the ultimate shrimp scampi. This classic dish is quick, easy, and requires very few ingredients, making in an excellent option for any day of the week.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword easy shrimp scampi recipe, scampi, summer

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 364kcal

Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more/less to taste
1/2 cup dry white wine or good-quality chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 3/4 pounds large or extra-large shrimp shelled, deveined, tails on preferred
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Combine 2 tablespoons of the butter and olive oil in a large skillet and set the pan over medium-high heat.
When the butter has melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the wine (or broth), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2 minutes, until the wine reduces by half.
Add the shrimp and cook until they just turn pink, about 2 to 4 minutes depending on the size, turning frequently.
Stir in the remaining butter, parsley, and lemon juice and remove the pan from the heat.
Serve as an appetizer or complete meal with pasta, rice, bread, zucchini noodles, or steamed vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli, and asparagus.

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