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Easy Shrimp Scampi

This easy shrimp scampi is ready in 20 minutes. The flavorful sauce of butter, garlic, lemon, and white wine perfectly complements the shrimp.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 352 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 pounds extra-large shrimp peeled and deveined (21-25 pieces per pound)
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. Heat the butter in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, for one minute, until they are fragrant.
  2. Add the shrimp, wine, and kosher salt. Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat, until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the shrimp from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and black pepper.
  4. Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter. Pour the pan juices on top. Sprinkle the dish with chopped parsley and serve.

Notes

  • As with most shrimp recipes, the most important thing 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, shrimp become dry and rubbery.
  • The best shrimp size for this recipe is extra-large (21-25 pieces per pound). They are plump and juicy. However, if all you have is large shrimp (31-40 pieces per pound), that works too.
  • Whether the shrimp should be tail-on or off is entirely up to you. I usually use tail-on shrimp because they are prettier, but on occasion, as shown in the photo below, I use tail-off shrimp.
  • The small amount of wine I use adds a nice flavor, and my husband and I enjoy drinking it with the meal. But if you're not a fan of wine, you can simply omit the wine and leave the rest of the recipe as is.
  • You can store the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to three days. Reheat them very gently to avoid drying them out. If you use the microwave, reheat them covered and use the microwave at 50% power.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25recipe Calories 352kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Sodium 700mg (29%) Fiber 0.1g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25recipe
Calories 352kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 700mg 29%
Fiber 0.1g 0%

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