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Easy 10-Minute Shrimp Scampi
4.8 from 75 votes

Easy 10-Minute Shrimp Scampi

This Easy 10-Minute Shrimp Scampi features large shrimp sautéed in butter and olive oil with garlic, seasoned with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and a splash of white wine for depth. Freshly minced parsley and optional red chili flakes finish the dish, delivering bright, buttery, and lightly spiced flavors in a quick, straightforward preparation perfect for a speedy dinner.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 333 kcal
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 to 5 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
  • 1.25 to 1.50 pounds Shrimp cleaned and deveined, large; fresh; raw
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
  • ¼ cup white wine optional but recommended (sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio are my favorites, chardonnay in a pinch)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley finely minced, fresh, Italian
  • pinch red chili flakes optional and to taste

Instructions

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  1. To a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter, the olive oil, and heat over medium-high heat to melt the butter.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir constantly.
  3. Add the shrimp, evenly season with the salt and pepper, cook for 1 minute on the first side, flip, and cook for 1 minute on the second side until shrimp are turning pink and are opaque; they should be about 90% cooked at this point. It's okay if they are not cooked completely because they will be simmering a couple minutes longer.
  4. Add the white wine, lemon juice, remaining butter, and allow the mixture to simmer for about 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are completely cooked through and the liquid volume has reduced a bit and smells aromatic. Please see Notes below re cooking with wine if you're concerned.
  5. Add the parsley, optional red chili flakes, stir to combine, and serve immediately. Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • The alcohol from the white wine cooks off quickly during simmering, leaving only the flavor behind.
  • If avoiding wine, substitute with a bit more lemon juice or a mild cooking sherry, but avoid strong or cheap-tasting sherries.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g (76%) Cholesterol 245mg (82%) Sodium 1498mg (62%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 333kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Cholesterol 245mg 82%
Sodium 1498mg 62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.