Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
Garlic butter shrimp scampi is a fast, classic pasta dish built on shrimp sautéed in a sauce of butter, garlic, white wine, and lemon. The shrimp cook in just a few minutes, making this one of the quickest ways to get a satisfying dinner on the table — usually under 20 minutes. Serve over linguine or angel hair to soak up the pan sauce.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Lemon zester
- 1 Serving dish
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter preferably grass-fed
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 0.5 cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 unit lemon juiced and zested
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 pinch salt to taste, seasoning
- 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste, seasoning
- 1 unit Baguette for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons (half) of the butter until foamy. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the shrimp and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Pour the white wine into the skillet, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine reduce by half, about 2-3 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice, and zest until the butter is fully melted and the sauce is silky.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, tossing them in the garlic butter sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with slices of crusty baguette for dipping, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, add a splash of cream before adding the shrimp back to the skillet. Substitute chicken or vegetable stock for wine if preferred.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 16gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 204mgSodium: 652mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 1119IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
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