Whip up this easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi for a delicious meal. Shrimp are perfectly cooked in a savory garlic butter sauce, ideal served with pasta or crusty bread.
Author:Chloe Thompson
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Main Course
Method:Sauté
Cuisine:Italian-American
Diet:Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cooked pasta or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
Pour in the white wine or chicken broth and lemon juice.
Stir in the fresh parsley.
Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve immediately over cooked pasta or with crusty bread.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
Ensure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender.
You can add a splash of heavy cream for a richer sauce.