Easy Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp scampi served on a white plate with a napkin.

Shrimp scampi is an easy dish that's ready in 20 minutes. The tasty sauce of butter, garlic, lemon, and white wine perfectly complements the shrimp.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 352kcal

Author Vered DeLeeuw

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 lb. large shrimp 16-20 per lb., shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Heat the butter in a very large (14-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, for one minute.
Add the shrimp, wine, and kosher salt. Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat, until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.
Remove the shrimp from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, parsley, and black pepper. Toss to combine and serve.

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Notes

As with most shrimp recipes, the most important thing when making this recipe is to avoid overcooking the shrimp.

Once you add them to the saucepan, cook them just until they turn pink and opaque, then remove them immediately from the heat and serve. When overcooked, they become dry and rubbery.

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