Shrimp Scampi Recipe

5 from 8 votes

A simple and delicious Shrimp Scampi Recipe that can be made in just 15 minutes! Plump and tender shrimp swimming in a garlic butter sauce. It makes the perfect appetizer, dinner, weeknight meal, and so much more!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 278kcal

Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails intact
1/2 cup dry white wine
zest from 1 lemon
2 teaspoons minced parsley
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Place a large skillet over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and the oil together.
Add shallots, garlic and pepper flakes and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add shrimp and continue to sauté for 3 minutes, until shrimp begin to turn pink. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer shrimp to plate.
Pour wine into skillet and simmer for 1 minute.
Melt remaining butter and return shrimp back to skillet. Continue to cook until shrimp has just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove skillet from heat and top with parsley and lemon zest. Serve.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

When buying shrimp, start by heading over to the freezer section. The prepackaged shrimp you find in the freezer section is less expensive then from the seafood counter and it's usually the same shrimp!
Removing the shrimp from the pan to deglaze with wine will prevent the shrimp from overcooking almost always guaranteeing that you'll end up with tender, perfectly cook shrimp.
Don't overcrowd the pan when initially sautéing the shrimp. This will cause the shrimp to steam and cook unevenly.
Don't have the heat too high. This will cause the shallot and garlic to burn, which will leave an off-putting flavor in the dish.

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