Description

Get ready to fall in love with this Classic Shrimp Scampi Recipe! 🍤✨ Quick, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying, this dish is the ultimate go-to for easy dinners, quick lunch ideas, or a special weeknight meal. Succulent shrimp are bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, brightened with fresh lemon, and tossed over tender pasta for a meal that tastes straight out of a restaurant. If you’re searching for quick recipes, easy seafood dinners, healthy dinner ideas, or simply food ideas that won’t keep you tied up in the kitchen, this recipe is a must-try. Every bite bursts with bold flavor, balanced richness, and just the right touch of zest.

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup reserved pasta water (as needed)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until just al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet.
Lower heat to medium. Add butter to skillet. Once melted, sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Deglaze pan with white wine and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Return shrimp to the skillet. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen.
Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes