Classic Shrimp Scampi
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
241 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Italian
Classic Shrimp Scampi
Description
This recipe balances fresh shrimp with a garlicky butter base, enhanced by the zest and juice of lemon and fresh parsley to amplify brightness and herbal notes. The shrimp are cooked just until pink to keep them juicy, while the sauce is built by simmering white wine and broth to reduce and concentrate flavors. A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes adds a subtle heat contrast to the buttery garlic sauce.
The wine and broth simmer create a thin, flavorful sauce that clings gently to the shrimp, imparting moisture and complexity without heaviness. Finishing the sauce with an extra pat of butter enriches it further and provides a glossy texture. This technique highlights simple ingredients for fresh, balanced flavor.
Serving options include plating the shrimp over pasta or rice to soak up the sauce, or simply accompanying the dish with crusty bread to enjoy every drop. Lemon wedges on the side allow adding extra citrus brightness as desired.
Leftover shrimp scampi reheats well but sauce may thicken; add a splash of broth or wine when warming to refresh texture. Use fresh garlic and parsley to maximize freshness of the sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp butter divided, unsalted
- 1 1/2 lbs Shrimp 16 or 20 per pound, raw, jumbo, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- heaping 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup white wine like a Chardonnay, dry
- 1/4 cup chicken broth if you have shrimp or seafood stock that would be awesome too, or stock
- 1 tsp lemon juice fresh is best
- crushed red pepper flakes pinch
- parsley minced, for garnish
- lemon wedges, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- To a large skillet, add 3 Tbsp of the butter and heat over MED heat. Add parsley, garlic, and lemon zest and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Increase heat to MED-HIGH/HIGH, add shrimp and cook until just starting to turn pink, about 1 minute.
- Pour in wine and cook until reduced by about half, 1-2 minutes. Add chicken broth and simmer until shrimp are just cooked through, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add lemon juice, and crushed red pepper flakes, and stir.
- Transfer shrimp to a plate, leaving the liquid in the skillet. Add remaining 1 Tbsp of butter and whisk to incorporate. Simmer sauce for a few seconds, taste to see how the seasoning is. Add salt and pepper if needed.
- Add shrimp back to skillet and toss to coat. Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Serve the shrimp scampi over pasta or rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter sauce.
- Use fresh garlic and parsley for optimal flavor.
- Reheat leftovers gently and consider adding a splash of broth or wine to loosen the sauce if it thickens.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 244mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 1312mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 974IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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