This easy Shrimp Scampi recipe is quick enough for a weeknight and elegant enough to serve to guests.
Juicy shrimp are quickly pan-fried and then smothered in a garlicky white wine sauce, this meal is on the table in just 15 minutes!
It’s super easy to prepare and absolutely delicious.
A Fast and Easy Weeknight Recipe
I love shrimp pasta with hunks of crusty bread (or dinner rolls) for cleaning the plate, and this version is extra fast and easy!
Shrimp Scampi is a dish made with shrimp (or prawns) cooked in a garlic, butter, and white wine sauce. The scampi sauce can be spooned over pasta or serve this shrimp scampi recipe as a first course with artisan bread for dipping.
Some shrimp scampi recipes call for parmesan cheese, but I prefer the sauce without it and to have some on the table for family and friends to add if they wish.
How To Make Shrimp Scampi
The entire recipe (sauce AND shrimp) can be made in about the same time it takes to boil the pasta!
Ingredients for shrimp scampi include shrimp (of course), garlic, butter, olive oil, white wine, and simple seasonings.
- COOK SHRIMP – Cook garlic & butter until fragrant per the recipe below. Add shrimp and cook a couple of minutes. Set aside.
- ADD WINE – Pour in some wine and reduce for a few minutes.
- TOSS WITH SHRIMP – Add shrimp back to the pan and toss to heat through. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
If you’d like, squeeze a little lemon juice overtop for a fresh bright flavor.
Wine for Scampi
The best wine for scampi is a crisp dry white wine that you’ll enjoy drinking with your amazing meal! Try Pinot Grigio, Viognier, a dry Riesling, or Sauvignon Blanc.
Add a little to the dish and a little to your glass! Cheers!
Tips for Perfect Shrimp Scampi
- Buy peeled and deveined shrimp.
- The shrimp look pretty with the tails on, so they’re great that way if serving as an appetizer, but if serving over pasta, I prefer shrimp without tails.
- The ingredients (including the garlic) can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance. The dish will take just minutes to come together.
- If serving as an appetizer, include crusty bread or crostini for sopping up the scampi sauce.
Shrimp Favorites
Some other shrimp recipes we LOVE that come together just as quickly is this super easy shrimp and grits….or this simple skillet paella with shrimp and chorizo!
Did you enjoy this Easy Shrimp Scampi? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
Shrimp Scampi
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
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Add the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat. Cook the shrimp until bright pink and no longer translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a plate and keep warm.
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Add the wine to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat.
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Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle with the parsley. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Buy peeled and deveined shrimp to save prep.
- The shrimp look pretty with the tails on, perfect if serving as an appetizer. If serving over pasta, choose shrimp without tails.
- The ingredients (including the garlic) can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance. The dish takes just minutes to come together.
- If serving as an appetizer, include crusty bread or crostini for sopping up the scampi sauce.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It is not recommended to freeze because it will alter the texture of the srhimp.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
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Hi Holly, I’m a well seasoned cook and I have enough experience to tell if a recipe would be good by reading through it. I have to give you kudos for your recipes as all the ones I’ve made have been delicious. I do have a question, for those of us that don’t use alcohol, can a broth be substituted for the white wine? (I do apologize if this has been asked and answered already)
You can use broth in place in this recipe.
I love shrimp scampi
This shrimp scampi is a hit with family and friends. I love Holly’s recipes and this is a keeper! Tender not chewy shrimp. The sauce is so rich.
always super and truly easy!
Loved this! Fast, easy and delicious!
Easy and yummy. I will definitely make it again!!
Easy to make. Came together really fast. We loved it !
Great easy and delicious
it was so good and removing the shrimp while sauce reduces so the shrimp were juicy and tender not overcooked and chewy like alot of shrimp recipes do…a new family favorite. your recipes don’t disappoint!