Published Jan 28, 2020 Updated Aug 28, 2024
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp scampi is a popular Italian-American recipe with succulent shrimp in a shrimp scampi sauce made with garlic, butter, lemon juice, white wine and herb. This easy shrimp scampi recipe is quick for dinner because it takes only 15 minutes to make from start to finish. The shrimp and sauce are usually added to pasta such as linguine or angel hair pasta, just like Red Lobster or Olive Garden restaurants.
Shrimp Scampi Sauce
Other than shrimp, the soul of the dish lies in the mouthwatering sauce made of the following ingredients:
Minced garlic Butter White wine, such as fruity Chardonnay Lemon juice Salt Italian parsley
White wine such as Chardonnay adds the iconic flavor to the sauce, which goes well with pasta such as linguine or angel hair pasta. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Shrimp Scampi
This is the best shrimp scampi recipe and it takes only 15 minutes from start to finish. First, heat up a skillet and saute the garlic and shrimp. Next, season the shrimp with salt and cayenne pepper and add white wine and lemon juice. As soon as the shrimps turn opaque, they are cooked. Add the parsley and serve the shrimp with lemon wedges.
Cooking Tips
For the best results, please follow my cooking tips below:
Use frozen peeled, deveined, and tail-on shrimp. Thaw the shrimp at room temperature before cooking. The shortest way to thaw frozen shrimp is to soak them in water for about 5-10 minutes. Drain the water and pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Use a cast-iron skillet to saute and cook the shrimp. Cast-iron skillet retains high heat and spread heat evenly, making sure the shrimp cooks evenly with the scampi sauce. White wine is the secret ingredient. Use fruity white wine for the best recipe. To make the recipe without wine, please use chicken broth as a substitute for white wine.
What To Serve With Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp is best served with healthy side dishes such as vegetables or salad. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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