Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is an easy, restaurant-quality dish that you can make in just 20 minutes! This classic Italian-American dish features juicy shrimp sautéed in a flavorful garlic butter sauce with a hint of white wine and fresh lemon juice.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemo
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer, letting it reduce for 2-3 minutes.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in remaining butter and toss with cooked pasta if using. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a low-carb option, serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice. Adjust seasoning to taste.