Description
Succulent garlic butter shrimp scampi brings Mediterranean flavors to home kitchens with elegant simplicity. Coastal Italian influences shine through in this quick, flavorful dish that promises restaurant-quality results without complex techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces (226 grams) linguine or spaghetti (optional)
Fats and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare pasta as directed on package if serving alongside the dish, then set aside.
- Warm olive oil and butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat until butter melts completely.
- Introduce minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring rapidly for about 30 seconds to release aromatic flavors without burning.
- Add seasoned shrimp to the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook approximately 1-2 minutes per side until they transform into a vibrant pink color.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate, maintaining their perfect texture.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine and fresh lemon juice, allowing the liquid to reduce and concentrate flavors for roughly 2 minutes.
- Incorporate remaining butter and chopped parsley into the pan, creating a luxurious sauce.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, gently tossing to ensure each piece is generously coated with the garlic-herb butter sauce.
- Plate immediately over prepared pasta or alongside crusty bread to soak up the delectable sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Pat shrimp dry before cooking to ensure proper caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Control heat carefully to avoid overcooking shrimp, which can become rubbery and tough.
- Swap white wine with chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version that maintains rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg