Shrimp Scampi: A Quick and Elegant Seafood Delight
Shrimp Scampi is a quick and elegant seafood dish made with succulent shrimp sautéed in a garlicky butter sauce, brightened with lemon juice and white wine. This flavorful and easy 35-minute recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up every drop of delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Marinating Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 lb wild-caught large shrimp, with shells
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1 tsp kosher salt, divided
½ tsp red pepper flakes
4 tbsp butter, divided
⅓ cup white wine or chicken stock
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp minced parsley
Instructions
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Prep Shrimp: Thaw shrimp in cool water, peel, devein, rinse, and drain.
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Marinate: Combine shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, ½ tsp salt, and red pepper flakes. Marinate for 20 minutes.
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Cook Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1–1½ minutes per side until opaque and lightly golden. Remove shrimp.
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Make Sauce: Melt 3 tbsp butter in the skillet. Add remaining garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in wine (or stock) and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 minutes until reduced by half.
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Finish: Return shrimp and juices to the skillet. Stir in remaining butter and salt to taste. Cook 1 more minute. Garnish with parsley.
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Serve: Serve warm with crusty bread, pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles.
Notes
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Use raw shrimp for better flavor absorption.
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For a spicy kick, increase red pepper flakes or add hot sauce.
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To keep it gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta or skip pasta entirely.
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Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them juicy and tender.
