Shrimp Scampi
Quick and easy shrimp scampi with garlic, lemon, and butter — ready in about 20 minutes. Perfect over pasta or with crusty bread.
Ingredients
For the scampi
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
To serve
- Cooked pasta rice, or crusty bread
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Mince garlic, chop parsley, and juice the lemon.
- Heat olive oil and half the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear 1–2 minutes per side until opaque. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté 30–45 seconds. Pour in broth and scrape up browned bits; reduce by half.
- Stir in remaining butter and lemon juice until glossy. Return shrimp to the pan, toss to coat, heat through, and finish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Dry the shrimp well before cooking to ensure a good sear.
- Reheat gently with a splash of broth to prevent rubbery shrimp.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 420mgSugar: 1g
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