5 from 24 votes
Easy Shrimp Scampi
Easy Shrimp Scampi features shrimp broiled in a sauce of butter, olive oil, garlic, scallions, and lemon, accented with red pepper flakes for heat and finished with fresh parsley. The shrimp develop a tender texture with a bright, buttery citrus flavor ideal for serving over pasta or bread.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
to 6 servings (depending on if you're serving with pasta)
Calories:
459 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 large cloves garlic , minced
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
- 1/4 cup scallions , thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly-ground
- 1/4 cup white wine dry
- 1-1/2 pounds Shrimp deveined, shelled, tail on, raw U15 sized
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, Italian variety, leaves
Instructions
- Preheat broiler with rack 6-inches from the element.
- In a large, broiler-safe skillet over medium-high heat, melt together butter and olive oil until foaming subsides. Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in scallions, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Add wine, reduce heat slightly, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add shrimp, tossing to coat them with the butter mixture. Arrange shrimp in a single layer. Place pan in oven and broil shrimp for 3-4 minutes per side, until they are pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to dip into the butter sauce.
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Notes
- If U15 shrimp are unavailable, extra jumbo or jumbo shrimp may be used but watch cooking time carefully.
- Check shrimp doneness after 2-3 minutes per side to avoid overcooking smaller shrimp varieties.
Nutrition Information
Calories
459kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
473mg
(158%)
Sodium
1911mg
(80%)
Potassium
184mg
(4%)
Vitamin A
940IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
16.8mg
(19%)
Calcium
261mg
(26%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 to 6 servings (depending on if you're serving with pasta)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 473mg | 158% |
| Sodium | 1911mg | 80% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 940IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 16.8mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 261mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.