How to make easy, buttery shrimp scampi!
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When your family lives a busy lifestyle, you find yourself collecting as many quick homemade recipes as you can get your hands on! While there are plenty out there for quick side dish recipes and one-pot pastas, there’s not as many quick protein recipes that can be found.
Well, of course, most meat typically takes longer to cook, but then there’s seafood. Seafood, especially shrimp, is usually a pretty quick and satisfying solution when you need some protein that can be cooked in just a few minutes.
And just because a recipe is quick does not mean that you have to skip out on sensational flavors! One of my favorite examples of this is my quick and Easy Shrimp Scampi! It only takes me about 6 minutes to cook up this sensational seafood recipe and it turns out so delicious!
These scrumptious shrimp turn out plump, juicy, buttery, and fantastically flavorful with perfectly-paired seasonings! Ready for some quick and scrumptious seafood? Here’s how to make my Easy Shrimp Scampi.
To make easy shrimp scampi, all you need is: a skillet, cooking utensils, shrimp, butter, shallots, garlic, white cooking wine, pepper, salt, parsley, and olive oil. First, preheat the skillet and melt the butter. Then, sauté the shallots and garlic for 3-4 minutes. Pour in the cooking wine and add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side. Add in the salt and pepper and mix well. Transfer the shrimp to a serving bowl, pour in the lemon juice, finish garnishing with the parsley and serve!
Easy Scampi Equipment
First, let’s go over my super short and simple shrimp scampi equipment list. There’s not much to expect here since I only need the help of 4 kitchen tools for this delectable recipe. Here’s what I use to make my easy shrimp scampi:
Shrimp Scampi Ingredients
Now let’s talk about my mouth-watering shrimp scampi ingredients! Nothing complicated here either, just a few fresh and flavorful ingredients. Here are my easy shrimp scampi ingredients:
Shrimp Scampi:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb shrimp, defrosted
- ¼ cup white cooking wine
- ¼ tsp Ground Pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Garnishes:
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- ¼ cup Parsley, chopped
How to Make Easy Shrimp Scampi
Now let’s make some scrumptious shrimp scampi! This recipe is super easy to follow along with and can be ready in only 6 minutes! This is the perfect recipe to make when you need to cook up a quick and flavorful protein. Here’s how to make easy shrimp scampi:
- First, prepare and measure out the shrimp and scampi ingredients with the measuring spoons.
- Then, preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop in the butter and let it melt.
- Add in the chopped shallots and minced garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Next, pour in cooking white wine.
- Then, add in the shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the salt and pepper and mix well.
- Next, transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving bowl and pour in the lemon juice.
- Finally, garnish with the chopped parsley and serve!
Storing Shrimp Scampi
To store shrimp scampi: transfer the shrimp to a shallow airtight container, or wrap them tightly with kitchen foil or plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Always label the date on the outside of the container to keep up with freshness.
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Easy Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 shallots chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb shrimp defrosted
- ¼ cup white cooking wine
- ¼ tsp Ground Pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Garnish
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- ¼ cup Parsley chopped
Instructions
- First, prepare and measure out the shrimp and scampi ingredients with the measuring spoons.
- Then, preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop in the butter and let it melt.
- Add in the chopped shallots and minced garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Next, pour in cooking white wine.
- Then, add in the shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the salt and pepper and mix well.
- Next, transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving bowl and pour in the lemon juice.
- Finally, garnish with the chopped parsley and serve!
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