Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
352 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Description
This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of shell-on large shrimp, first marinated to infuse flavors of garlic and red pepper while coating in olive oil and salt. The shrimp are cooked quickly in a skillet, allowing them to turn opaque with slight golden edges, ensuring tenderness.
The pan sauce combines butter and white wine or chicken stock, reduced with lemon juice and finished with minced parsley. This results in a bright, buttery sauce that complements the shrimp without overpowering them. Removing browned garlic bits prevents any bitterness.
Serving this dish warm showcases tender shrimp with a rich, tangy, and subtly spicy sauce, suitable for pairing with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter sauce. It works well as a light dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp wild caught, large, with shells
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , divided
- 4 cloves garlic , pressed or minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup white wine or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or ½ lemon, fresh
- 1 tablespoon parsley minced
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp: Thaw the shrimp in cool water and remove the shells then devein the shrimp. Discard the shells, rinse and drain the shrimp then transfer to a small bowl.
- Marinate the shrimp: Drizzle the shrimp 2 tablespoons olive oil, half of the garlic, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and the red pepper flakes. Toss to coat and set let sit for 20 minutes for flavors to build.
- Cook the shrimp: In a large skillet, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and garlic mixture to the skillet, spacing evenly in the pan. Cook for 1 to 1 ½ minutes then flip the shrimps over when they begin to become opaque. Cook for 1 more minute or so, watching so the shrimp turn golden but don't brown too much and the garlic doesn't burn. Transfer the shrimp to a small bowl or plate. If you have browned bits of garlic, move the skillet from the heat and remove the browned garlic as it will be bitter.
- Make the sauce: Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in the skillet over medium heat and add the remaining garlic. Cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant then stir in the white wine and lemon juice. Cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens and reduces by half, stirring occasionally.
- Finish the dish: Add the shrimp with any juices back to the pan and stir in the last tablespoon of butter and ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste. Sprinkle with the minced parsley, stir, and cook for 1 more minute. Serve warm with sourdough bread for dipping, or over pasta or rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 352kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 316mg | 105% |
| Sodium | 1597mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 508IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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