The Best Shrimp Scampi
This Shrimp Scampi is a fast, flavorful pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic, lemon, butter, and white wine. With minimal ingredients and a 20-minute cook time, it’s an elegant and delicious meal ideal for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining.
Ingredients
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Pour in white wine and lemon juice, and simmer for 2–3 minutes to slightly reduce.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir until melted. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce needs thinning.
Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well to coat with the sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, and Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1/4 of recipe
- Calories
- 480 calories
- Sugar Content
- 2g
- Sodium Content
- 530mg
- Fat Content
- 20g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 9g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 10g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 45g
- Fiber Content
- 2g
- Protein Content
- 30g
- Cholesterol Content
- 180mg
