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Flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe Perfect for Easy Dinner

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A quick and easy garlic butter shrimp scampi recipe featuring a rich white wine sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special dinners. This dish combines tender shrimp with a fragrant garlic butter sauce and a gentle kick of red pepper flakes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Peel and devein shrimp if needed, pat dry. Mince garlic and chop parsley. If serving with pasta, cook noodles in salted boiling water according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1.5-2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and keep warm.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  4. Pour in ½ cup white wine and scrape the pan bottom to loosen browned bits. Let simmer and reduce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened and alcohol smell fades.
  5. Stir in fresh lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and stir until melted and sauce is silky.
  6. Return shrimp to the pan and toss gently to coat in sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water or extra white wine.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp. Serve immediately over pasta or with crusty bread.

Notes

Use fresh garlic to avoid bitterness. Pat shrimp dry before cooking to ensure a good sear. Cook shrimp quickly to avoid rubberiness. Substitute white wine with low-sodium chicken broth for non-alcoholic version. For dairy-free, replace butter with vegan margarine or olive oil. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently in skillet with splash of liquid.

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