Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich and flavorful garlic butter sauce with a hint of white wine, lemon, and fresh herbs. Perfectly cooked shrimp are tossed in a luscious sauce with bright lemon zest and juice, thyme, and parsley, creating a simple yet elegant dish that’s ready in under 20 minutes. Serve this dish as a tasty appetizer or as a main course alongside pasta or crusty bread.
Ingredients
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Shrimp
- 1 lb medium fresh or frozen raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed if using frozen)
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 1/4 cup parsley, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and all of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Wait until the butter stops bubbling before proceeding.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp over, add the minced garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Deglaze and simmer: Pour in the white wine and add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate flavor. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes until the sauce slightly reduces.
- Finish the sauce: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to your taste preference.
- Serve: Garnish with lemon slices and serve the shrimp immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp if possible for the best texture and flavor, but frozen works well if thawed properly.
- You can substitute white wine with chicken broth or vegetable broth if you prefer a non-alcoholic version.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Adjust garlic quantity according to your taste preference for a milder or more intense garlic flavor.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp as they become rubbery if cooked too long.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 4 oz shrimp with sauce)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg
Keywords: garlic butter shrimp, shrimp scampi, easy shrimp recipe, quick dinner, seafood recipe, Italian shrimp
