Description
Shrimp scampi is a quick and flavorful Italian-American classic that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, buttery garlic sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can create a dish that’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions. Tender shrimp are sautéed to perfection, then tossed in a zesty blend of lemon juice and fresh parsley. Serve it over al dente linguine or spaghetti to soak up the delicious sauce, or enjoy it alongside crusty bread for a heartier meal. With simple, accessible ingredients typically found in your pantry, this shrimp scampi recipe will soon become a favorite among seafood lovers and home cooks alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink (about 2 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add lemon juice and scrape up any bits from the bottom. Simmer briefly.
- Return shrimp to skillet along with chopped parsley; toss to coat.
- Serve over cooked pasta and drizzle remaining sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg