Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe
If you think lemon garlic shrimp scampi can only be enjoyed at a fancy restaurant, think again. Shrimp scampi is one of the easiest meals to make and is a fairly inexpensive option when cooking for friends and family. It’s ready in less than 10 minutes and tastes like a million bucks. Since the buttery sauce is infused with garlic, lemon juice, and the essence of white wine, you are going to want to slurp it up by the spoonful. Enjoy this simple shrimp scampi as is, or pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta. I have a dedicated shrimp scampi pasta recipe if you want the exact instructions! This is one dinner that everyone always loves!
Shrimp Scampi Ingredients
There are really only a handful of ingredients in this quick shrimp scampi and most of them you probably have on hand, excluding the shrimp. You will need:
Butter Olive Oil Garlic Shrimp Lemon Juice White Wine Parsley
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Shrimp Scampi
This truly is such a quick and easy shrimp scampi made with garlic butter sauce. Here are the basic recipe steps:
What to Serve With Shrimp Scampi
I recommend serving it with spaghetti, angel hair, or a similar type of pasta noodle (I use linguine in my shrimp scampi pasta recipe). Or of course there’s always the crusty French bread route for maximum butter-soaking potential. Parmesan cheese French bread wouldn’t hurt either. If using white wine, sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio are my favorites. Chardonnay works in a pinch. Note that this recipe is best enjoyed immediately. Leftovers will keep up to 5 days in the fridge, but reheated shrimp is nowhere near as good. If you’re looking for sides to serve with this easy shrimp scampi recipe, here are some suggestions:
Simple House Salad Spinach Apple Salad with Cheddar Orange Glazed Brussels Sprouts Honey Orange Roasted Carrots Roasted Cheesy Asparagus Parmesan Balsamic Roasted Broccoli Mashed Potatoes
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