Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound Shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails on; raw)
• 1/4 cup Flat‑Leaf Parsley (chopped, loosely packed)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed from about 1/2 lemon)
• 5 cloves Garlic (minced or pressed)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (divided: 2 tbsp for cooking, 2 tbsp for finishing)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin recommended)
• 1/4 cup Dry White Wine (use a wine you would drink; can substitute broth)
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt (kosher or table salt)
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional for heat)

Instructions

1. Chop Parsley

   Rinse flat‑leaf parsley, pat dry, and finely chop until you have about 1/4 cup.

   Time: PT2M

2. Juice Lemon

   Roll the lemon on the counter, cut in half, and squeeze to obtain 2 tablespoons of fresh juice.

   Time: PT1M

3. Mince Garlic

   Peel 5 garlic cloves and mince them finely or press through a garlic press.

   Time: PT2M

4. Measure Fats and Wine

   Measure 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp olive oil, and set aside the remaining 2 tbsp butter. Also measure 1/4 cup dry white wine (or broth).

   Time: PT1M

5. Melt Butter and Oil

   Heat the large skillet over medium‑high heat and melt the 2 tbsp butter with the olive oil, swirling to combine.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium‑high

6. Sauté Garlic

   Add the minced garlic to the skillet and stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

   Time: PT30S

   Temperature: medium‑high

7. Cook Shrimp

   Add the shrimp to the pan, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and cook until the shrimp turn pink on one side, then flip and cook the other side.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium‑high

8. Add Wine and Flakes

   Pour in the 1/4 cup white wine (or broth) and add 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer and let the liquid reduce by half, about 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

9. Finish Sauce

   Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the remaining 2 tbsp butter, the chopped parsley, and the fresh lemon juice until the butter melts into a glossy sauce.

   Time: PT1M

10. Serve

    Plate the shrimp scampi immediately over cooked pasta or with crusty bread. Enjoy while hot.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

273

Protein

24g

Carbohydrates

4g

Fat

24g

Fiber

0.5g