Prep | Cook |Serves
10 min | 10 min | 4
“Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is a quick and easy dish! Featuring a garlic buttery sauce with
a touch of white wine and lemon, it comes together in under 10 minutes!”
“Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is perfect as an appetizer or light meal, and it also makes a
wonderful dinner paired with your favorite pasta! For low-carb options, serve it over zucchini
noodles or alongside steamed cauliflower. No matter how you enjoy it, this dish is delicious
and even better than Scampi from an Italian restaurant!”
Ingredients:
● 4 tablespoons butter
● 2 tablespoons olive oil
● 1 ¼ pound shrimp large prawns, shelled with tails on or off
● 4-5 cloves garlic large, minced, or 1 ½ tablespoon minced garlic
● 1 pinch salt to taste
● 1 pinch cracked pepper to taste
● ¼ cup dry white wine or broth
● ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed, or to taste – optional
● 2 tablespoons lemon juice
● ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Tips make the best shrimp scampi
● Make sure to have all your ingredients prepped and within reach on your kitchen
counter before you start cooking. This recipe cooks quickly, so you don’t want to be
rummaging through the fridge of your wine while the shrimp is on the stove.
Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery and tough, making it far from enjoyable.
● The shrimp is cooked in a combination of butter and oil to prevent the butter from
burning. You can use only butter if you prefer, but be aware it will start to brown as
the shrimp cook. ( A touch of browned butter isn’t bad at all.) personally, I find the
flavor of a butter and oil mixture more appealing for this dish.
● I love using extra large or jumbo shrimp (or prawns) in this recipe! They’re plump,
juicy and perfect for a delicious shrimp scampi. Whenverpossible, opt for wild-caught
shrimp. They offer superior flavor, vibrant color, and are healthier compared to
farm-raised seafood.
● For this recipe, opt for a high-quality white wine. I prefer using a Sauvignon Blanc,
but a Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay would also work well.
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Delight
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp s olive oil
- 1 ¼ pound shrimp large prawns, shelled with tails on or off
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch cracked pepper to taste
- ¼ cups p dry white wine or broth
- ½ tbsp n red pepper flakes crushed, or to taste – optional
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cups fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Step 1:In a large pan or skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the garlic saute untilfragrant, which should take about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Next, add the shrimp, seasoningwith salt and pepper to taste. Saute for 1-2 minutes on one side until they just start to turnpink, then flip them over.
- Step 2:Pour in the wine (or broth) and add red pepper flakes, if desired.Bring the mixture to asimmer for 1-2 minutes, allowing the wine to reduce by about half and ensuring the shrimp iscooked through. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
- Step 3:Incorporate the rest of the butter, along with the lemon juice and parsley, then promptlyremove from the heat.
- Step 4:Serve the dish over rice, pasta, garlic bread, or steamed vegetables such as cauliflower,broccoli, or zucchini noodles.
Notes
Tips:
● Opt for a high-quality white wine. I prefer using a Sauvignon blanc for this recipe, buta Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay works well too.
● Ensure all your ingredients are prepared and within easy reach on your kitchen
counter. This recipe cooks quickly, so having everything ready is essential.
● The shrimp is cooked in a mixture of butter and oil to prevent the butter from burning.
If you prefer, you can use only butter, but keep in mind that it will start to brown as the
shrimp cook.
