Ingredients
Shrimp Scampi Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ pounds large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a large skillet, melt the butter together with the olive oil over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add Wine and Seasonings: Pour in the dry white wine to deglaze the pan, then stir in the kosher salt and red pepper flakes. Let the mixture simmer for about 2-3 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off and the flavors to meld.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side until pink, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully opaque and cooked through.
- Finish with Lemon and Parsley: Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the shrimp and sprinkle with the finely chopped fresh parsley. Toss everything together gently to combine all the flavors.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the shrimp scampi immediately, ideally over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Dry white wine can be substituted with chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat level to your taste.
- Serve over linguine or angel hair pasta for a traditional presentation.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
