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Shrimp Scampi Recipe

This easy Shrimp Scampi recipe is made in just 20 minutes with a few simple ingredients. And it’s packed with a ton of flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 218 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined* $8.99
  • ½ tsp salt, divided $0.03
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper, divided $0.03
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.24
  • 2 Tbsp butter $0.28
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced $0.32
  • ¼ tsp Tony’s Chachere’s Creole seasoning $0.03
  • ½ cup chicken broth $0.08
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley $0.20
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice $0.79
  • ⅛ tsp chili flakes (optional) $0.02

Instructions

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  1. If your shrimp is frozen, start by thawing the shrimp first. I chose frozen, peeled, deveined, and tail-off shrimp. Place the shrimp in a colander and run cool water over them for a couple of minutes, or until thawed. Mine took 5 minutes to thaw.
  2. Place the shrimp on a cutting board and pat dry on both sides with paper towels. Season the shrimp with ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. Set the shrimp to the side.
  3. In a large 12-inch skillet, add the olive oil and butter and heat over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Next add ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, Creole seasoning, and the chicken broth. Whisk everything together and simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to reduce by roughly half.
  5. Now add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook the shrimp for roughly 2 minutes on the first side, just until it is pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
  6. Flip the shrimp and cook on the second side. Stir in the chopped parsley, lemon juice, and chili flakes (optional). Cook for roughly 2 minutes on the second side, just until it is pink and opaque.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Toss the shrimp with the sauce and serve over a bed of pasta with extra fresh parsley and lemons. Enjoy!

Notes

  • *I purchased frozen raw shrimp that was already peeled, deveined, with tails-off.
  • *I purchased frozen raw shrimp that was already peeled, deveined, with tails-off.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 13g (20%) Sodium 583mg (24%) Fiber 0.3g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 218kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 13g 20%
Sodium 583mg 24%
Fiber 0.3g 1%

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