Shrimp Scampi is a buttery, garlic main dish that's fast and easy to prepare. Serve it on pasta, rice or mashed potatoes for a satisfying dinner.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword shrimp scampi
Prep Time 5minutes
Cook Time 10minutes
Total Time 15minutes
Servings 4
Calories 361kcal
Author Toni Dash
Ingredients
1poundPrepared pasta (Angel Hair, Linguine, Spaghetti)regular or gluten-free: cooked al dente according to package directions
2tablespoonsCanola or Vegetable oil
4tablespoonsUnsalted butterdivided in half
4clovesGarlicminced
1 ¼poundlarge or jumbo uncooked Shrimppeeled and deveined, tails on or off
1cupdry white wine or Chicken Broth
¼cupfreshly squeezed Lemon Juice
1/8teaspoonRed pepper flakes
¼cupfresh parsleychopped
Salt & pepperto taste
Instructions
Melt oil and 2 tablespoons butter together over medium-high heat.
Cook garlic until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
Add shrimp. Cook 1-2 minutes per side (until shrimp is pink)
Immediately pour in white wine or broth, lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
Cook an additional 1-2 minutes. Shrimp will be opaque and light pink/white and wine should have reduced by half (or almost half). Don’t overcook shrimp.
Remove from heat. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the parsley.
Serve over hot cooked pasta.
Garnish with lemon slices and additional red pepper flakes (if desired).
Notes
The nutritional information does not include pasta or rice.