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An effortlessly prepared 15-minute easy shrimp dinner, ready for serving.

Zesty Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

This Zesty Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi recipe features succulent shrimp cooked in a buttery garlic sauce with a hint of lemon and red pepper flakes, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined thawed if frozen, tails on or off
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Thaw and pat dry the shrimp; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add seasoned shrimp to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  • Deglaze the pan with white wine or chicken broth and simmer for 30 seconds.
  • Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and parsley, then adjust seasoning and serve immediately.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh shrimp. If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes. This dish is excellent served with pasta, crusty bread, or rice.