Try This Mouth-Watering Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe for Dinner Tonight!
Try This Mouth-Watering Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe for Dinner Tonight!
There’s nothing better than a simple and delicious seafood recipe to impress your guests or simply treat yourself after a long day. This Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe is not only easy to make, but it’s also bursting with flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5-6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 8 oz cooked linguine or spaghetti
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add butter and olive oil to the skillet, and cook until the butter is melted.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink.
- Add chicken broth and white wine (or lemon juice) to the skillet, and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced by half.
- Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the shrimp mixture and garnish with parsley leaves.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips
- If you want to make this recipe even more decadent, add 1/4 cup heavy cream to the sauce before simmering.
- You can use any type of pasta you like for this recipe, such as fettuccine or angel hair.
- For a healthier version, use whole-wheat pasta and reduce the amount of butter and oil.
- This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests.