Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
80% authentic · Italian-American
A simplified version of shrimp scampi, focusing on intense garlic and butter flavors, perfect for a weeknight meal. Often served with crusty bread for dipping.
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Ingredients
- Large shrimp, peeled and deveined1.5 lbs
- Unsalted butter6 tbsp
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Garlic, minced8 cloves
- Lemon juice2 tbsp
- Fresh parsley, chopped1/4 cup
- Red pepper flakes1/4 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Crusty bread, for serving1 loaf
Steps
- 1
Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant, about 30-45 seconds.
- 3
Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add lemon juice to the skillet and scrape up any browned bits. Let it bubble for about 30 seconds.
- 5
Return the shrimp to the skillet. Add chopped parsley and toss to combine. Ensure shrimp are coated in the garlic butter sauce.
- 6
Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping into the sauce.
