Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
Make garlic butter shrimp scampi with tender shrimp, fragrant garlic, lemon, parsley, and a glossy butter sauce for an easy 20-minute dinner.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined tails on or off
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season both sides with the salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in one layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, just until pink. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring, until fragrant.
- Pour in the wine or broth and lemon juice. Scrape up any browned bits and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce is slightly reduced.
- Return the shrimp and any juices to the skillet. Toss for 1 minute to coat, then remove from the heat and fold in the parsley.
Notes
Serve immediately with crusty bread, rice, or pasta.