Description
This easy shrimp scampi recipe without wine delivers delicious, garlicky shrimp sautéed in a rich butter and olive oil sauce flavored with broth, lemon, and fresh parsley. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it can be served over pasta or enjoyed with crusty bread.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Scampi Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup broth (seafood, vegetable, or chicken)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled with tails on
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for serving)
- 1 lemon, juiced (plus more wedges for serving)
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil: In a large pot or cast iron skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter together with the olive oil until fully combined and warm.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook it for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Simmer broth and seasonings: Add the broth, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it reduce by half for 1-2 minutes to concentrate the flavors.
- Cook shrimp: Add the peeled shrimp to the skillet and sauté them for 3-4 minutes, until they turn pink and are cooked through but still tender.
- Finish with parsley and lemon: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp scampi immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges. It pairs beautifully with pasta or crusty bread for soaking up the flavorful sauce.
Notes
- This shrimp scampi recipe is simple and quick to prepare, perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
- The broth-based sauce replaces the traditional wine, making this recipe suitable for those avoiding alcohol.
- Keeping the tails on the shrimp adds flavor and helps retain moisture during cooking.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- Serve over your favorite pasta or with crusty bread to enjoy the delicious sauce fully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 303 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1589 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 237 mg
