Simple Succulent Shrimp Scampi

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Simple Succulent Shrimp Scampi, a dish that combines effortlessly elegant flavors with minimal prep time! Perfectly seasoned, buttery shrimp are sautéed to tender perfection alongside fragrant garlic and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. A splash of dry white wine (or chicken broth) and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice create a light, tangy sauce that pairs beautifully with pasta or crusty bread. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this quick 20-minute recipe is a restaurant-quality meal you can enjoy at home. Ideal for seafood lovers, it’s a timeless classic that’s big on flavor yet incredibly easy to make!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 cup Dry white wine (or chicken broth)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0 Cooked pasta or crusty bread for serving (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season them with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 4

Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.

Step 5

Pour the white wine (or chicken broth) and fresh lemon juice into the skillet, stirring to deglaze the pan and scrape up any browned bits. Let the liquid simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and the sauce becomes velvety.

Step 7

Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve hot over cooked pasta or alongside crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(849.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1457.8

Total Fat 78.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 981.3mg	0%
Sodium 1705.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g	0%
Total Sugars 2.4g
Protein 118.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 393.3mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 1556.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.6%

Protein: 33.9%

Carbs: 15.5%