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Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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Make restaurant style shrimp scampi at home with this simple, saucy recipe. This quick weeknight shrimp dinner uses accessible ingredients for a decadent butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces linguine pasta (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Cook the linguine according to package directions if you plan to serve with pasta. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. Season the shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Melt half of the butter (1/4 cup) in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant; do not let the garlic brown.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until they just turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Add the white wine or broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup of butter, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce thickens slightly. This emulsifies the sauce.
  7. Stir in the lemon juice and the reserved pasta water, if using, to create a saucy consistency. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  8. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
  9. Stir in the fresh parsley. Serve immediately over linguine or with crusty bread.

Notes

  • For a low carb shrimp scampi side dish, serve this over zucchini noodles or steamed asparagus instead of pasta.
  • If you prefer a richer sauce, substitute half of the wine/broth with heavy cream.
  • To achieve restaurant style shrimp scampi at home, make sure your pan is hot enough when searing the shrimp quickly.

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