Easy Shrimp Scampi

I love a shrimp scampi! Buttery, zesty and so satisfying… If you want to add more lemon wine butter and garlic to this recipe I certainly won’t stop you!

I live using spaghetti but if you want to sub in your favorite pasta to make linguini shrimp scampi for example then go ahead! If you’d like to try making your own pasta from scratch then click here!

About the Shrimp

I bought some super-fresh jumbo shrimp from my local farmer’s market to make this dish and they made all the difference! Don’t use frozen precooked shrimp to make this recipe, the taste and texture will be subpar.

Cleaning, or deveining shrimp can seem a bit intimidating so I wanted to go over the process.

• Start by removing the shell. You can peel it off from the bottom where the little swimmeretes are.
• Once the shell is removed jus a small knife to make a roughly 1/4″ deep cut down the top of the shrimp.
• Now you should be able to see a small vein which you can pull out using your fingers.
• That’s it! If you’re having difficulty you can cut a bit deeper and use a knife to help remove the “vein” which is actually the shrimp’s digestive tract.

Steps to Make This Dish

1. Devein the shrimp by making a shallow slit down the middle. 

2. Peel the shell off the shrimp starting from where the legs are attached. 

3. In a large skillet heat the butter over medium heat. 

4. Pour in some olive oil. 

5. Add garlic and cook for about a minute, making sure to stir.

6. Add in the lemon juice zest and wine. 

7. Throw in the lemon zest, pepper and salt. 

8. Simmer until sauce is reduced to half.

9. Add in the shrimp and sauté until pink, about 2-4 minutes.

If you’ve tried this scampi then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!

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Shrimp Scampi

The Perfect summer dish! Shrimp, garlic, and lemon and a touch of white wine!

Course dinner

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword shrimp scampi

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 2 people

Calories 730 kcal

Author jkanell

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds shelled and deveined jumbo shrimp
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• kosher salt to taste
• Cooked spaghetti

Instructions

1. In a large skillet heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for about a minute, making sure to stir.
2. Add in the lemon zest, wine, pepper and salt. Simmer until sauce is reduced to half.
3. Add in the shrimp and sauté until pink, about 2-4 minutes.
4. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley.
5. Serve over pasta.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Don't over-cook the shrimp. Just sear each side until that pink  color comes out.

For best results use fresh shrimp and if you're buying frozen shrimp them make sure they're raw not cooked.

Nutrition Facts

Shrimp Scampi

Amount Per Serving (2 cups)

Calories 730 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20g 31%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Cholesterol 249mg 83%

Sodium 650mg 27%

Potassium 394mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 89g 30%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Sugars 2g

Protein 42g 84%

Vitamin A 24%

Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 5%

Iron 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.