Description
This classic Shrimp Scampi recipe combines tender shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter and olive oil sauce, accented with fresh parsley and bright lemon juice. Perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner that pairs well with pasta or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Sauce
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Garnish
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
Instructions
- Heat the fats: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of salted butter with 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil until fully combined and hot.
- Sauté the garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook while stirring for about 1 minute or until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic.
- Add seasonings: Stir in ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste to the garlic butter mixture.
- Cook the shrimp: Add 1 ½ pounds of large raw peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink, opaque, and are cooked through.
- Finish with herbs and lemon: Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice to brighten the dish.
- Serve immediately: Serve the shrimp scampi hot, ideally over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the buttery sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the red pepper flakes to taste.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor; bottled juice will work if fresh is unavailable.
- This dish is best served immediately to retain the freshness of the shrimp and vibrant flavors.
- Can be paired with linguine or angel hair pasta for a classic shrimp scampi meal.
- To keep shrimp tender, avoid overcooking; remove from heat as soon as they turn pink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces cooked shrimp with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
