Shrimp Scampi
A delicious Shrimp Scampi recipe featuring garlic, parsley, and a savory white wine sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 330 kcal
Shrimp Scampi Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ medium bunch fresh parsley
- 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp thawed if frozen
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
- ½ medium lemon
- cooked pasta or crusty bread for serving (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Mince 2 garlic cloves. Pick the leaves from ¼ medium bunch fresh parsley and finely chop until you have 2 tablespoons. If needed, peel and devein 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp (keep the tails on if desired). Pat dry with paper towels. Season the shrimp all over with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to the now-empty skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until the butter melts. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and starting to turn golden-brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Add ½ cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth, and 1 pinch red pepper flakes if desired. Cook, scraping up any browned bits from the pan, until the liquid is reduced by about half, about 6 minutes.
Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Add the parsley and squeeze the juice from ½ medium lemon over the shrimp, and toss to combine. Serve garnished with more black pepper and with cooked pasta or crusty bread if desired.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
Keyword pasta, Quick Dinner, scampi, Seafood, shrimp