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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is a quick and flavorful seafood dish featuring tender, large shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes and brightness from lemon and parsley. Perfect for an elegant dinner or a speedy weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (16-20 count)

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Ensure they are peeled and deveined for the best texture and flavor.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt and blend with the oil to create the base for the sauce.
  3. Sauté garlic and spices: Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
  4. Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and opaque, then flip to cook the other side for another 2 minutes. Shrimp cook quickly; avoid overcooking.
  5. Add wine and lemon: Pour in the dry white wine (or chicken broth as a substitute) and lemon juice along with the lemon zest. Stir to combine and let simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly and infuse the flavors.
  6. Finish the sauce: Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to enrich the sauce and add a silky texture. Season with kosher salt to taste, and mix in the chopped parsley evenly.
  7. Serve immediately: Remove from heat and serve the shrimp scampi hot over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken broth for white wine if you prefer a non-alcoholic option.
  • Adjust the red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
  • Use fresh lemon for the best bright citrus flavor.
  • Serve with linguine, spaghetti, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
  • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to maintain a juicy, tender texture.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/garlic-butter-shrimp-scampi-recipe/