Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Italian-American · Main course · 20 min total
A classic Italian-American dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a garlicky butter and white wine sauce, served over pasta or with crusty bread.
10
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
380
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti (optional)
Instructions
- If serving with pasta, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, add parsley, and toss to coat. Cook for 1 minute to warm through.
- Serve immediately over pasta or with bread, spooning sauce over the top.
Tips
- For extra richness, add 1 tablespoon of cold butter at the end and swirl until melted.
- Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.
- Can be made without pasta as an appetizer or main with crusty bread.
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