Quick Garlic Shrimp Scampi
A classic Italian-American dish, this garlic shrimp scampi combines succulent shrimp with a vibrant garlic-lemon butter sauce, often served over pasta or with crusty bread. It's incredibly quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4-6 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
- Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Pour white wine or chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for another minute to heat through.
- Serve immediately, optionally over pasta or with crusty bread.
Notes
Serve over linguine or angel hair pasta for a complete meal, or with crusty bread for dipping. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds a nice kick if you like a little heat.