Shrimp Scampi Recipe

We can’t believe its taken us THIS long to put a Shrimp Scampi Recipe up, but we finally have one and we’re so excited! Our recipe is super simple and guaranteed to result in tender shrimp that’s swimming in the most decadent garlic butter sauce.

We love to serve this with some crusty bread for dipping, but you can also toss it together with pasta for another popular option. Our shrimp scampi can be made in just 15 minutes for the perfect weeknight, no fuss meal!

How to Make Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

Process

1. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and the oil together.
2. Add shallots, garlic and pepper flakes and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Add shrimp and continue to sauté for 3 minutes, until shrimp begin to turn pink. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer shrimp to plate or bowl.

5. Pour wine into skillet and simmer for 1 minute. Melt remaining butter and return shrimp back to skillet. Continue to cook until shrimp has just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove skillet from heat and top with parsley and lemon zest. Serve.

Tips and Tricks for Success

• When buying shrimp, start by heading over to the freezer section. The prepackaged shrimp you find in the freezer section is less expensive then from the seafood counter and it’s usually the same shrimp!
• Removing the shrimp from the pan to deglaze with wine will prevent the shrimp from overcooking – almost always guaranteeing that you’ll end up with tender, perfectly cook shrimp.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan when initially sautéing the shrimp. This will cause the shrimp to steam and cook unevenly.
• Don’t have the heat too high. This will cause the shallot and garlic to burn, which will leave an off-putting flavor in the dish.

Shrimp Scampi Variations

• You can either add more crushed red pepper flakes for a bigger kick or omit it completely if spicy isn’t your thing.
• Parsley is the traditional herb that’s added to this dish, but thinly sliced chives or minced tarragon are also delicious in our shrimp scampi recipe.
• Stirring a big handful of spinach leaves into the dish right before removing from the stove, is a great way to sneak some greens into this dish.

What to Serve with Shrimp Scampi

We love serving shrimp scampi as an appetizer, with a side of crusty bread or crostini. When we’re craving a full meal we love tossing this dish together with some cooked pasta or spooning the mixture over some rice/quinoa/farro. Delicious!

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Shrimp Scampi Recipe

A simple and delicious Shrimp Scampi Recipe that can be made in just 15 minutes! Plump and tender shrimp swimming in a garlic butter sauce. It makes the perfect appetizer, dinner, weeknight meal, and so much more!

Course Appetizer, dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 278kcal

Author Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 pound extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails intact
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• zest from 1 lemon
• 2 teaspoons minced parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Place a large skillet over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and the oil together.
• Add shallots, garlic and pepper flakes and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add shrimp and continue to sauté for 3 minutes, until shrimp begin to turn pink. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer shrimp to plate.
• Pour wine into skillet and simmer for 1 minute.
• Melt remaining butter and return shrimp back to skillet. Continue to cook until shrimp has just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove skillet from heat and top with parsley and lemon zest. Serve.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

• When buying shrimp, start by heading over to the freezer section. The prepackaged shrimp you find in the freezer section is less expensive then from the seafood counter and it’s usually the same shrimp!
• Removing the shrimp from the pan to deglaze with wine will prevent the shrimp from overcooking almost always guaranteeing that you’ll end up with tender, perfectly cook shrimp.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan when initially sautéing the shrimp. This will cause the shrimp to steam and cook unevenly.
• Don’t have the heat too high. This will cause the shallot and garlic to burn, which will leave an off-putting flavor in the dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 316mg | Sodium: 888mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 3mg

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