Quick Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Here’s a fast and flavorful recipe for Shrimp Scampi — ready in 20 minutes or less! Perfect for a weeknight dinner but fancy enough to impress.

🍤 Quick Shrimp Scampi

🕐 Ready in: 15–20 minutes

Serves: 2–4

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 3 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)

• Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)

• Zest of 1 lemon (optional, but brightens the flavor)

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 8 oz angel hair or linguine, cooked (optional, if serving with pasta)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta (if using):
   Bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve a little pasta water.

2. Sauté the Shrimp:

   • In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat.

   • Add shrimp in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper.

   • Cook 1–2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.

3. Make the Scampi Sauce:

   • In the same pan, add remaining butter and oil.

   • Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown the garlic).

   • Add white wine and let it simmer for 1–2 minutes to reduce slightly.

   • Stir in lemon juice and zest. Taste and adjust salt.

4. Bring It Together:

   • Return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat.

   • If using pasta, add it now with a splash of pasta water. Toss everything to combine.

5. Garnish and Serve:

   • Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

   • Serve immediately with lemon wedges and crusty bread or over pasta.

🍽️ Variations:

• Use zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

• Add a handful of spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra color.

• Swap white wine for vermouth, chicken broth, or clam juice.