Description
This Easy Shrimp Scampi recipe features succulent shrimp perfectly seared and tossed in a luscious garlic-butter white wine sauce with a hint of lemon and fresh parsley. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an elegant yet simple dish ideal for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread for a classic Italian-inspired meal that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (16-20 count, peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc or low-sodium chicken broth)
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice (plus wedges for serving)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season evenly with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Sear the shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large non-reactive skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn opaque and are just cooked through. Remove shrimp immediately to a plate to prevent overcooking.
- Make the sauce: Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining olive oil and butter to the skillet. Sauté the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Pour in the white wine and simmer for 2 minutes or until the liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the fresh lemon juice for brightness.
- Finish the dish: Return the cooked shrimp along with any accumulated juices on the plate back to the skillet. Toss everything gently to coat the shrimp evenly in the flavorful sauce. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning by adding more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Spoon the shrimp and sauce over cooked pasta or serve with crusty bread for dipping. Offer lemon wedges alongside for guests to squeeze over their portions to their liking.
Notes
- This one-pot shrimp scampi recipe is quick, ready in 10 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or an elegant date night.
- The white wine imparts a delicate acidity; substitute with low-sodium chicken broth if preferred.
- Serve the dish over linguine or spaghetti, or enjoy with crusty rustic bread to soak up the sauce.
- For a spicy kick, keep the red pepper flakes or omit if you prefer milder flavors.
- Use fresh parsley to add a bright herbaceous note that complements the garlic butter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 192
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 333 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 193 mg
