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🍤 Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Garlic butter shrimp scampi is a quick, flavorful dish made with tender shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon. Light yet indulgent, it comes together fast and works beautifully as an easy weeknight dinner or an elegant meal for guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Large shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 8 oz Linguine or spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 Cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes crushed, (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Dry white wine (or chicken broth)
  • 8 tbsp Unsalted butter juice of
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook the Pasta
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Shrimp
    In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 30 seconds. Add shrimp, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Make the Sauce
    Add wine (or broth) and lemon juice to the skillet. Simmer 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter.
  4. Combine and Serve
    Toss cooked pasta and shrimp in the sauce until evenly coated. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.