Shrimp Scampi Recipe with tender shrimp cooked in a garlic-butter, white wine-infused lemon sauce is ready in 10 minutes. Perfect for a quick dinner, a romantic dinner for two, and great for company.
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Why this recipe works
- Our easy shrimp scampi comes together for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Shrimp Scampi is one of those recipes that works for holidays like Christmas Eve, New Year's, and Valentine's Day.
Ingredients
- jumbo shrimp
- unsalted butter
- olive oil: avocado oil or grapeseed oil are also great with this recipe.
- white wine: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, or Sauvignon Blanc
- chicken broth
- fresh garlic
- lemon
- fresh lemon juice
- hot red pepper flakes
- salt
- black pepper
- oregano
- fresh oregano or fresh parsley, fresh lemon wedges for garnish
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Wooden Spoon
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Step 1: Mince the garlic.
- Step 2: Heat sauté pan over medium heat; melt unsalted butter and olive oil.
- Step 3: Sauté the garlic and add shrimp.
- Step 4: Once the shrimp are cooked, remove and set aside.
- Step 5: Add white wine, lemon juice, chicken stock, herbs, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Step 6: Bring the sauce to a boil, then simmer and reduce by half. Add back in shrimp and serve.
How to store, reheat, and freeze
- Leftovers can be kept in an airtight covered container in the refrigerator for 1 day.
- Reheat in a saucepan until warm through.
Expert Tips
- Use unsalted butter, and add salt as needed to reduce sodium.
- Large shrimp are my favorite to use for this recipe.
- If using frozen shrimp, follow the manufacturer's instructions to defrost shrimp before beginning the recipe.
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe?
- Sprinkle lemon zest over the shrimp for added flavor.
- Add fresh vegetables to the shrimp such as spinach, kale, or escarole for added protein.
- The shrimp sauté quickly. Adjust cooking time depending on the size of the shrimp. For smaller shrimp, reduce cooking time by at least 1 minute.
- If gluten-free, serve over gluten-free pasta.
Serving Suggestions
This easy shrimp scampi recipe is versatile. Serve with many sides such as roasted spaghetti squash, rice, and quinoa.
A simple arugula salad would be a fabulous pairing with the shrimp scampi.
Apple Pecan Salad is another great choice for a side dish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scampi is an Italian American term for a garlic, butter, and wine sauce usually served over shrimp.
While shrimp have almost no carbs and keto-friendly, keep this recipe low-carb and serve the shrimp scampi over roasted spaghetti squash or cauliflower rice.
If you do not cook with wine, use more chicken broth and lemon juice.
Use longer noodle types because the sauce is light.
Some favorites are linguine, fettuccini, pappardelle, spaghetti, bucatini, and angel hair pasta.
Similar recipes
Poached shrimp is one of the easiest recipes and is affordable compared to purchasing store-made shrimp.
Cajun shrimp saute is an easy meal that's ready in no time.
Baja Shrimp Bowls are another easy, tasty recipe to enjoy that will satisfy the palate.
Linguine with Clam Sauce is a quick, easy, tasty dinner.
Shrimp Gumbo is a great dinner that is always a hit.
Enjoy a hearty Shrimp Curry dinner that is ready in no time and is hearty and rich with flavor.
Another easy recipe to try is our crispy and tender Fried Panko Shrimp.
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Easy Shrimp Scampi
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter and 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Add 6 cloves garlic (minced) and sauté for about 30 to 60 seconds to release the garlic flavor. (Note 1)
- Add 2 pounds large shrimp, cleaned and deveined until pink, about 3-4 minutes, turning the shrimp to cook through.
- Once the shrimp is pink and cooked through, move shrimp to a plate, set aside.
- Increase the heat to medium-high; add ½ cup dry white wine. Bring to a boil for 1 minute Add 1½ cups chicken stock, 1 large lemon (juiced), 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ¼ cups fresh parsley (chopped), 1 teaspoon fresh oregano (chopped), ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Reduce heat to low, simmer, to reduce the sauce by almost half, about 4 minutes.
- Once reduced, add the cooked shrimp. Taste for seasoning. If needed, adjust seasoning to your preference. Add additional fresh chopped parsley for garnish, optional.
- Serve on its own, over pasta, rice, or risotto.
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Notes
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- Leftovers can be kept in a covered, airtight container for up to 2 days.
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- Reheat in a saucepan until warm through.
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