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A close-up of a serving of shrimp scampi with pasta and parsley

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

This quick and easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi recipe features succulent shrimp bathed in a rich, garlicky, lemon-butter sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it comes together in under 30 minutes and is bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb large shrimp fresh or frozen, thawed, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4-5 fresh garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, or chicken/vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, divided
  • Salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Sauté pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels, then season lightly with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  2. Increase heat and add the seasoned shrimp to the pan in a single layer, cooking for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque; remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Deglaze the pan with white wine or broth, scraping up browned bits, and simmer for 1-2 minutes to reduce the liquid slightly.
  4. Reduce heat to low, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice, and half of the parsley, stirring until the butter melts and the sauce emulsifies; season to taste.
  5. Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and gently toss to coat in the sauce.
Serving
  1. Garnish with the remaining fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve this shrimp scampi over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. For a spicier kick, add a pinch more red pepper flakes.