Quick & Easy Shrimp Scampi
Scott had been craving Shrimp Scampi, so I gave this recipe a try—and it was delicious!
It's buttery, garlicky, full of flavor, and comes together in about 15 minutes. I served it over Aldi’s Simply Nature Hearts of Palm Linguine and it made an easy weeknight dinner. Enjoy!
Ingredients
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1 pound uncooked extra large (26-30/lb. size) shrimp thawed & peeled, tails optional
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1/2 cup butter (1 stick) divided
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6 cloves garlic minced
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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Prep your shrimp (if frozen, add them to a colander and run under cool water until thawed). Since these are large shrimp, you may want to de-vein them as well. I recommend prepping every ingredient ahead of time since this recipe goes quickly.
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Melt half the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1 minute/side.
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Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 30 seconds.
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Pour in the wine and let it bubble for 2 minutes.
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Add in the rest of the butter and the lemon juice and parsley. Once the butter melts, give it a stir and take the pan off the heat. Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.
Notes
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You can use different size shrimp than suggested. Cooking time may need to be adjusted a bit if they're much smaller or much bigger than 26/30 size.
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The red pepper flakes give the recipe a slight kick, but feel free to omit them if you prefer.
