Looking for a quick and easy dinner? This garlic butter shrimp scampi is the answer. It’s ready in minutes, but is incredibly packed with all kinds of flavors.
You can serve it with pasta, rice, or veggies. It’s a perfect dinner to serve on any occasion, so let’s get right into it.
Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
Craving a dish that is quick to make and has restaurant quality? Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is the answer and it won’t take you more than 10 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4-5 cloves garlic large, minced, or 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 ¼ pounds shrimp large prawns, shelled with tails on or off
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch cracked pepper to taste
- ¼ cup dry white wine or broth
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed, or to taste - optional
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Sizzle & Sauté: Heat up a drizzle of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan or skillet.
Toss in the garlic and sauté it for 30 seconds to 1 minute until it smells absolutely amazing.
Next, add your shrimp, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and sauté for 1-2 minutes on one side (you’ll know it’s ready when it just starts to turn pink), then give them a quick flip.
2. Add Some Flavor: Pour in your wine (or broth) and toss in a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick (if you’re feeling spicy!).
Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until the wine reduces by half and the shrimp is perfectly cooked – but don’t overdo it; we want juicy shrimp, not rubbery ones!
3. Finishing Touches: Stir in the rest of the butter, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and some chopped parsley. Then take it off the heat immediately – you’ve just created magic!
4. Time to Serve: Serve this garlicky goodness over rice, pasta, garlic bread, or even some steamed veggies like cauliflower, broccoli, or zucchini noodles.
Whatever you choose, it’s going to be delicious! Now that you have prepared this sensational dish, serve on a plate and enjoy.