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Classic Shrimp Scampi

Classic Shrimp Scampi

I recently surprised my son with this classic shrimp scampi for lunch because he LOVES shrimp especially when it’s cooked in a buttery wine sauce with lots of garlic and lemon. I served this scampi with slices of freshly baked crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce with but it’s also wonderful over pasta. My son really loved this meal and devoured the entire bowl of shrimp scampi in minutes with a big smile on his face. This recipe comes together in minutes, couldn’t be easier to make, and always impresses your dinner guests (or son) when you serve it.

Classic Shrimp Scampi

How to Make Classic Shrimp Scampi

Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add the wine, crushed red pepper flakes, and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce has been reduced down by half.

Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until they turn pink, about 2-4 minutes, depending on their size.

Add the parsley and fresh lemon juice and toss to coat. Taste the sauce and season with sea salt, if needed. Serve immediately with crusty bread. Enjoy.

Classic Shrimp Scampi

Classic Shrimp Scampi

Classic Shrimp Scampi

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 1 - 2
Author: Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • cup white wine
  • crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 12 oz large shrimp, shelled & deveined, tails left on if desired
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Juice from half a lemon, to taste
  • Sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  • Add the wine, crushed red pepper flakes, and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce has been reduced down by half. 
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until they turn pink, about 2-4 minutes, depending on their size.
  • Add the parsley and fresh lemon juice and toss to coat. Taste the sauce and season with sea salt, if needed.
  • Serve immediately with crusty bread. Enjoy. 
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  1. I don’t think I’ve ever made classic shrimp scampi! I have no idea why not, but I just printed this, and it will be on the menu soon! Maybe even as an appetizer. Thank you, and happy new year!

  2. Made this subbing in cubed halibut and rock fish. The look on husband’s face at first bite was priceless. He couldn’t believe how good it was.

    1. Rose,

      That makes me so happy! It’s good to know this recipe works with halibut and rockfish too–great idea! Thank you for taking the time to let me know.

      -Pam