Proven way to grow amazing Shrimp Scampi with lemon butter
This recipe guides you through making a delicious shrimp scampi with a vibrant lemon butter sauce. It's a quick and impressive meal perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- large skillet
- large pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Cooking Scampi
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce; if needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Stir in fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can marinate the shrimp in a little olive oil and garlic for 15 minutes before cooking.