Description
A lightning-fast recipe for delicious garlic butter shrimp scampi, ready in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4-5 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1¼ pounds large shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined
- Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup dry white wine (or chicken/fish broth)
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Have all ingredients measured and ready near your cooking area.
- Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 1-2 minutes on one side until pink, then flip.
- Pour in white wine (or broth) and add red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until reduced by half.
- Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice, and parsley. Remove from heat immediately.
- Transfer to plates or a serving platter and enjoy while hot.
Notes
Best served over pasta, zucchini noodles, or rice. Can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian