Garlic Butter 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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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi recipe begins by melting butter in a skillet, then cooking minced garlic, diced shallots, and crushed red pepper flakes until fragrant. Medium-sized peeled and deveined shrimp are added and seasoned with salt and pepper, cooking just a few minutes until pink and opaque. The shrimp are then tossed with fresh chopped parsley, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and lemon zest, giving a fresh, citrusy contrast to the rich butter and garlic base.
The dish delivers tender shrimp in a sauce that balances buttery richness with citrus brightness and a hint of heat from the red pepper flakes. The quick preparation emphasizes freshness and preserves the shrimp's delicate texture and flavor.
Serve immediately for the best taste and texture, making this dish suitable as a quick seafood main or a component alongside pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter cubed, unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 shallot diced, medium
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 ½ pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 3 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, shallot and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in parsley, lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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