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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp tossed in a buttery garlic sauce with fresh lemon. Perfect over pasta, with toasted bread, or on its own for a light, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup butter unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Skillet For cooking the shrimp and sauce

Method
 

  1. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and slightly golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter sauce until well coated.
  5. Serve immediately over pasta, with toasted bread, or as a standalone dish.

Notes

  • For an extra burst of flavor, add a splash of white wine before stirring in the butter.
  • If you prefer a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple salad.

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