Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Are you looking for a quick and easy meal to cook tonight?
Well, I have the perfect recipe in mind. Shrimp scampi is an ideal weeknight or weekend recipe, that only requires a few minutes and a little bit of effort.
This is a classic dish that so many love to eat! After one bite, you get to indulge in the amazing bold flavors of this Italian dish. It’s a simple recipe to make and only requires a few ingredients. Rather than spend extra money going to a fancy restaurant, save your coins and enjoy a quality meal in the comfort of your own home. My lemon garlic shrimp scampi recipe is great for beginner and experienced cooks. This recipe is packed with savory garlic shrimp, that has a nice succulent taste of fresh squeezed lemon juice and butter. The sauce is so delicious and rich in flavor. A pasta that is so yummy, that will leave everyone wanting seconds.
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Ib Shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 Ib linguine or thin spaghetti
- ½ tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Black pepper (for taste)
- ½ tsp Tony Chachere's creole seasoning (for taste)
- 2 tsp Garlic
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ½ cup Barefoot Sauvignon Blanc dry white wine (Alternative: Use chicken stock as a substitute for dry white wine)
- parmesan cheese
- Parsley (for garnishment)
Instructions
- Peel, devein, & rinse the shrimp off under cold water.
- Pat dry the shrimp with paper towel and place the shrimp in a medium bowl.
- On medium-high heat in a skillet, add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Next, add the fresh garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 1 to 2 minutes).
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season the shrimp with the dry spices.
- Sauté the shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes or until pink (Do not overcook the shrimp).
- Pour in the wine, lemon juice, and stir your sauce. (Alternative: If you don't want to use wine, you may use chicken stock as a substitute instead).
- Turn the heat to low.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet & stir the butter into the sauce until it melts.
- Next, allow the sauce to simmer for 2 minutes.
- When the shrimp scampi sauce is done, do a taste test. (Add additional seasoning if needed)
- Serve the shrimp scampi over pasta, rice, veggies or just garlic bread.
- Garnish the with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
