Description

Make dinner feel special any night with this Classic Shrimp Scampi—a quick, flavorful dish that dazzles with buttery garlic richness and bright lemony notes. Whether you’re seeking easy dinner ideas or a dish to impress guests, this shrimp scampi is a go-to winner. It’s the kind of recipe that fits everything from weeknight cravings to elegant seafood dinners.

Juicy shrimp are sautéed with olive oil and butter, then swirled in a white wine and lemon-garlic sauce that’s irresistibly silky. Perfectly paired with pasta or crusty bread, it satisfies like a restaurant-quality meal with minimal fuss. Ideal for those who need a quick dinner or are hunting new food ideas that feel both indulgent and effortless.

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth

Juice of 1 lemon (plus wedges for serving)

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Salt and black pepper to taste

Cooked pasta or crusty bread (for serving)

Instructions

In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add shrimp in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
Deglaze skillet with wine or broth, scraping up bits. Simmer 2-3 minutes to reduce.
Stir in remaining 2 tbsp butter and lemon juice. Return shrimp to skillet. Toss to coat and warm through.
Sprinkle with parsley. Serve over pasta or with crusty bread. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner