Quick Shrimp Scampi: Easy Recipe with Flavorful Garlic Butter
A delightful and quick shrimp scampi recipe that’s packed with flavor from garlic and butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, simmering for about 2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and parsley, mixing to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Quick Shrimp Scampi, Garlic Butter Shrimp, Easy Shrimp Recipe