Shrimp Scampi Recipe: Restaurant-Quality at Home
Tender wild-caught shrimp sautéed in a rich, garlic-infused butter sauce with bright lemon and fresh parsley. This quick, elegant dish is perfect for pasta or dipping with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
500g wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Mix flour and sugar in a bowl
Add softened butter to the flour mixture and cream together
Fold in chocolate chips
Roll dough into small balls and place on baking sheet
Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden
Cool slightly before transferring to a rack
Serve at room temperature
Notes
Use large or jumbo shrimp for best results
Marinate shrimp for 20 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness
Two-stage cooking ensures garlic stays aromatic without burning
Substitute butter with halal margarine if preferred
Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days
Find it online: https://www.claricerecipes.com/shrimp-scampi-recipe/