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Easy Shrimp Scampi

In just 30 minutes, you can have tender shrimp enrobed in a garlicky white wine butter sauce for dinner. This Italian-American dinner classic is equally well-suited to dinner on a cozy night as it is to entertaining guests.

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 unsalted butter
  • 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 grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1-1/2 pounds raw U15 sized shrimp (deveined, shelled, tail on)*
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves , chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat broiler with rack 6-inches from the element. 
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to dip into the butter sauce.

Notes

  • If you are unable to source U15 sized shrimp, this recipe is also delicious made with extra jumbo (16/20) and jumbo (21/25). Smaller shrimp will need less time under the broiler, so start checking them for doneness after 2-3 minutes.

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 (5%) Vitamin A 940IU (19%) Vitamin C 16.8mg (19%) Calcium 261mg (26%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 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.