Description
This Easy Shrimp Scampi recipe features tender jumbo shrimp sautéed in a flavorful garlic, butter, and white wine sauce with a hint of lemon and red pepper flakes. Perfect for a quick and elegant seafood dinner, it can be served on its own or tossed with pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (21 to 30 per pound), peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 5 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
Sauce
- 3 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or broth
- 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and place them in a mixing bowl. Add a pinch of kosher salt, half of the minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Toss everything to mix well and let the shrimp marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes or refrigerated for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Sear the shrimp: Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side until the shrimp start turning pink. Use a slotted spoon to transfer shrimp to a plate. Some shrimp may still appear slightly grey, which will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Let it reduce by half, approximately 3 minutes. Stir in the butter, swirling the pan until melted and the sauce is well combined.
- Combine shrimp and sauce: Return the shrimp to the skillet and gently stir to coat them fully in the sauce. Cook just until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and lemon zest. Adjust seasoning with additional red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
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- Shrimp scampi cooks very quickly; prepare any side dishes or pasta beforehand to serve immediately.
- To serve with pasta: Choose long, thin pasta varieties such as angel hair, spaghetti, linguine, or capellini. Doubling the sauce is recommended for tossing generously with pasta.
