Simple Succulent Shrimp Scampi
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Simple Succulent Shrimp Scampi, a dish that combines effortlessly elegant flavors with minimal prep time! Perfectly seasoned, buttery shrimp are sautéed to tender perfection alongside fragrant garlic and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. A splash of dry white wine (or chicken broth) and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice create a light, tangy sauce that pairs beautifully with pasta or crusty bread. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this quick 20-minute recipe is a restaurant-quality meal you can enjoy at home. Ideal for seafood lovers, it’s a timeless classic that’s big on flavor yet incredibly easy to make!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup Dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- Cooked pasta or crusty bread for serving (optional)
Instructions
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season them with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
Pour the white wine (or chicken broth) and fresh lemon juice into the skillet, stirring to deglaze the pan and scrape up any browned bits. Let the liquid simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and the sauce becomes velvety.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve hot over cooked pasta or alongside crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.9 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 981 mg | 327% | |
| Sodium | 1706 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 118.8 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1557 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
