Shrimp Scamp Recipe is tender shrimp cooked in a buttery, white wine infused, lemon garlic 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 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
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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, the more the better.
- Step 2: Heat saute pan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter and olive oil.
- Step 3: Saute 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 the refrigerator in a covered, airtight container for 1 day.
- Reheat in a saucepan until warm through.
💭 Expert Tips
- If making the shrimp to serve over pasta or zoodles, take the tails off the shrimp before cooking.
- 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 manufacturer's instructions to defrost shrimp before beginning the recipe.
📖 Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to vary the recipe.
- Sprinkle lemon zest over the shrimp for added flavor to garnish.
- Add fresh vegetables to the shrimp such as spinach, kale, or escarole for added protein.
- The shrimp sauté quickly so the size of the shrimp will adjust the cooking time. For smaller shrimp, reduce cooking 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.
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Another easy recipe to try is our crispy and tender Fried Panko Shrimp.
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Easy Shrimp Scampi
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic peeled and finely chopped
- 2 pounds large shrimp, cleaned and deveined I remove the tails from the shrimp when serving over pasta
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1½ cups chicken stock fat-free
- 1 large lemon juiced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cups fresh parsley, chopped for maximum flavor, use fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped or ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter and olive oil. Add minced garlic and saute for about 1 minute, to release the flavor in the garlic. Be careful - garlic burns quickly!
- Add the shrimp and saute 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 white wine. Cook for about 1 minute, add lemon juice, chicken stock, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low to simmer and reduce the sauce by almost half, about 4 minutes.
- Once reduced, add back in the shrimp. Add fresh parsley and oregano. Taste, for seasoning, if needed, adjust seasoning.
- Serve on its own, over pasta, rice, or risotto.
NOTES
- Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator in a covered, airtight container for 1 day.
- Reheat in a saucepan until warm through.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published in August 2015. It has been updated with new photos and reader enhancement.
Pat DeDear
My husband is VERY allergic to shell fish, so, I think I might try this recipe with boneless, skinless thighs. It sounds delicious....AND EASY!
Eileen Murphy Kelly
Hi Pat, just remember to adjust cooking for a chicken scampi
JUDITH L JAMISON
Sounds delicious but correction in notes is needed. 'use unsalted butter & add salt to taste' to reduce SODIUM not calories!
Eileen xo
Thank you, Judith. I corrected that and I hope you enjoy the recipe.
Sharri Louise
I prepared this Shrimp Scampi recipe tonight, and it came out absolutely delicious. The only difference I made in the recipe is double the amount of the Garlic! Bon Appetito!
Eileen xo
You made my day so much better Sharri! I am so glad you enjoyed the shrimp scampi! The hubs will love hearing you doubled the garlic. He could live off garlic! I so appreciate you taking the time to rate the recipe and let me know how the scampi recipe worked for you! xo
Jennifer Berkey
I am loving this spaghetti recipe. I made it this New Year's Eve Party celebration. My kids love it and they won't stop eating. Thanks for this. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Xoxo.
Eileen xo
Thank you Jennifer! I am so glad the family loves the shrimp and pasta. We love it too. Happy New Year!
Elizabeth Whitney
I love a quick-cook meal! Sounds and looks delicious…it’s hard to resist shrimp!
Eileen xo
Awesome Elizabeth! I am glad you enjoy the shrimp recipe! Yup, it is quick and easy!
Susan the Farm Quilter
Thanks for sharing on Meal Plan Monday!! Pinned and saved!
Eileen xo
Thank you, Susan. Meal Plan Monday has the best recipes. Thank you for pinning
Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet
This is such a family favorite! I love how easy it is to make!
Eileen xo
Thank you Nancy! Its a great one to make!
Ellen
One of my absolute favorite meals. You recipe looks so easy and delicious.
Eileen xo
Thank you Ellen. A family favorite
Jennifer A Stewart
I used to always order this when we went to an Italian restaurant because I was too lazy to make it at home. But I always think they use WAY TOO much butter:) Thanks for a great recipe I can make at home!
Eileen xo
I completely agree about the butter in the restaurants. Love making it at home to control the ingredients
Liz @ Books n' Cooks
LOVE Shrimp scampi, and your photos are wonderful! I have an old shrimp scampi recipe that needs to be updated badly. I hope that when I get around to it, my version will look and sound as mouth-watering as yours!
Eileen xo
Thank you so much Liz! You are so sweet! I will look forward to seeing your updated recipe! I so appreciate your kind words
Anne Lawton
This looks delicious, and the pictures are beautiful!
Eileen xo
Thank you Anne. I am happy you enjoyed
Colleen -Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck
I love a quick-cook meal! Sounds and looks delicious...it's hard to resist shrimp!
Eileen xo
I agree Colleen! Shrimp is hard to resist!
Cindy
Scampi makes a quick and easy dish and so, so good!
Jolene
Beautiful dish, and I really love that you provide nutrition information with your recipes!
Lauren
Shrimp scampi is a great spring dish!
Eileen xo
Thank you Lauren! It is a favorite in our house!
Karen @Karen's Kitchen stories
This sounds delicious, and I love the calorie count!
Eileen xo
Thank you Karen. I love adding in the calories to give an idea of what everyone is eating.
Wendy
Love shrimp scampi and never thought to use my instant pot for past
Eileen xo
We eat this meal pretty much every week. Since getting the instant pot, I am loving making pasta. So easy
Carlee
We love shrimp scampi. I love how you've lightened it up a bit and still kept it full of flavor. This will be on our table soon!
Eileen xo
Thank you Carlee. It can be a challenge to lighten up meals and keep them flavorful. This is a keeper. So delish and easy
Mary
This is super delicious! Love the sauce
Eileen xo
Thank you Mary. I am so glad you enjoy!
Deirdre
Looks delish absolutely can't wait to make
Eileen xo
I hope you enjoy!!