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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

A quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp scampi, cooked with lemon, white wine, and parsley—perfect over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth if you skip alcohol
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Chopped parsley for garnish
  • Cooked spaghetti or linguine optional

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
  5. Pour in the 1/4 cup of white wine (or chicken broth) and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, scraping any bits from the pan.
  6. Simmer the sauce for 2–3 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or crushed red pepper flakes as needed.
  8. Stir in chopped parsley and turn off the heat.
  9. Serve the shrimp scampi over cooked pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to enjoy the sauce.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh garlic and avoid overcooking the shrimp. To brighten the dish, add extra lemon juice or white wine at the end. Customize with grated parmesan, spinach, or cherry tomatoes if desired.