Shrimp Scampi is a real treat served as a main course, appetizer, or as an accent on grilled meats. This simple yet elegant dish makes any occasion special and takes less than 10 minutes to make. Serve with crusty French bread to capture every garlic-lemon-buttery bite.
Shrimp Scampi: Easy & Elegant
Shrimp in a garlic and butter scampi sauce with accents of lemon and basil creates a quick main dish any night of the week.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings: 2 -3 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp -- peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup green onion -- chopped fine
- 3 large cloves garlic -- minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice -- fresh squeezed
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil -- chiffonade
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest -- grated fine
- dash hot pepper sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic in oil over med-low heat until fragrant. Add wine and lemon juice, simmer to reduce slightly. Add butter and heat until melted.
- Add shrimp and sauté until pink, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in fresh parsley, lemon zest, basil, and hot pepper sauce; serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 631mg | Sodium: 1968mg | Potassium: 255mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1045IU | Vitamin C: 21.5mg | Calcium: 353mg | Iron: 5.3mg
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John says
This was awesome!
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
Totally scrumptious!!! I wish I could eat shrimp, but I can always make this with scallops 🙂
Judy says
Scallops work just as well! Thanks so much for stopping by, GiGi, it was fun to browse your blog too!
Peg says
Thanks for your speedy response. I will copy/ paste.
Peg says
I wish you had a printer friendly version of this recipe. Sounds delish!
Judy says
Yes, I am working on site upgrades and such right now, so that will be a new feature soon. Thanks for stopping by and letting me know it is needed 🙂 If the print feature at the bottom of the post isn’t working well for you, you can also copy and paste into Word. Trying to make it easier in the future.
kat says
Oh my gosh, that looks so good! I want to try now!!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
rsmacaalay says
Wow I will definitely add this to my seafood aresenal, I agree this goes with a good crusty bread. Yum!