15-Minute Garlic Shrimp Scampi (Printable)

Tender garlic-infused shrimp cooked in lemon-butter sauce, ready in fifteen minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Aromatics

02 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
03 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Sauce

04 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
07 - Juice of 1 lemon (approximately 2 tablespoons)
08 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Herbs

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

→ To Serve

10 - Cooked pasta, crusty bread, or steamed rice (optional)
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 - Warm olive oil and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
03 - Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes if using; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.
04 - Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
05 - Pour in dry white wine or chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the skillet bottom; simmer for 1 to 2 minutes to slightly reduce.
06 - Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter, lemon zest, and chopped parsley, tossing shrimp to coat evenly.
07 - Remove from heat, adjust salt, pepper, and lemon juice if needed, and serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes
  • Full of fresh and bright flavors
02 -
  • Contains shellfish and dairy allergens
  • Cook shrimp just until opaque to avoid toughness
03 -
  • Use fresh shrimp for best flavor and texture
  • Don't overcook the shrimp to keep them tender
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