Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

My Easy Shrimp Scampi recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and even weekend entertaining. Buttery garlic shrimp in a zesty pasta, simple and delicious!

If you love good pasta recipes like we do, be sure to try our Alfredo Sauce recipe too!

Shrimp Scampi

I love this quick fix dinner that is not only delicious, but simple to prepare and great for entertaining. This simple to prepare Shrimp Scampi is a great dinner to add to your weekly menu! With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe will come in handy often.

Why You’ll Love This Shrimp Scampi Recipe

• Easy To Make. We love making shrimp scampi during busy weeknights, takes just minutes to prepare.
• Flavor Packed. This easy dinner is not only delicious, but it’s packed with a punch of flavor!
• Great For Entertaining. If you’re looking for an easy dinner recipe for entertaining, this shrimp scampi is a perfect idea.

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What You’ll Need For This Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Here are the ingredients to make shrimp scampi at home. See the recipe card located at the bottom of the post for full details and instructions.

• Butter– I use salted butter for most of my recipes, unsalted works just fine too.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil– You’ll use olive oil to saute the onion, garlic and shrimp.
• Onion– White onion finely minced.
• Fresh Minced Garlic– Often times I use the minced garlic that’s sold in jars near the produce section of the grocery store.
• Cooked Shrimp– Check the fish department or frozen section of the grocery store for cooked shrimp. It cooks/warms up up nice and quick.
• Lemon Juice– Fresh lemon juice adds the perfect zest and freshness to the scampi.
• Chicken Broth– Get reduced sodium chicken broth for the recipe if possible.
• Kosher Salt– Kosher salt is a coarse salt used in cooking and baking.
• Black Pepper– Use freshly ground black pepper for best tasting results.
• Linguini– Find dried linguini in the pasta isle of the grocery store near the spaghetti.
• Fresh Parsley– Fresh parsley adds freshness and color to the pasta.
• Fresh Chives– Fresh chives add a nice onion flavor and color to the pasta.

How To Make Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Melt Butter and Saute Onion and Garlic. Place butter and olive oil into a large 5 qt skillet or other large pot over medium heat. Once melted and hot sauté onion for 3-5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook and stir for 60 seconds.

Add Shrimp. Stir in shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and cook 4-6 minutes or until pink and firm and cooked through.

Lemon Juice and Chicken Broth. Stir in lemon juice and chicken broth. Reduce heat to low and set aside.

Cook Pasta- Add To Shrimp Mixture. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and stir into shrimp. Stir in 2 Tablespoons butter, parsley and chives. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Tips For Success

• Lemon Juice! Fresh lemon juice makes a big difference. Avoid using the lemon juice you can purchase that’s already juiced.
• Don’t Over Cook Pasta. Biggest tip is be careful to not overcook the pasta. Check the pasta two minutes before the package suggests. Once it’s al dente drain immediately.
• Deveined Shrimp. Make sure the shrimp is deveined. You can purchase shrimp that is already deveined, it will specify on the package.

How To Serve

Serve pasta warm for any dinner occasion where seafood is preferred.

How To Store Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

Reheating Instructions

Place leftover pasta on a heat proof plate loosely covered and microwave for 60-90 seconds or until hot.

Try More Pasta Recipes

• Creamy Sausage Pasta
• Chicken Fajita Pasta
• Beef Taco Pasta

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Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

This Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe is perfect for weeknight dinner and great for weekend entertaining too!

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Calories: 681kcal

Author: Jenny

Cost: $45

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Equipment

• stovetop
• Large Skillet/Fry Pan
• Dutch Oven or large pot
• strainer
• mixing spoon
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• mixing spoon

Ingredients

• 5 Tablespoons butter
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ½ Cup finely chopped white onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 24 medium cooked shrimp devained, cleaned, shell removed (fresh or frozen)
• 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ Cup chicken broth or white wine
• 2 pinches kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 1 lb linguini fini dry pasta noodles
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
• ¼ Cup fresh chives chopped

Instructions

• Place butter and olive oil into a large 5 qt skillet or other large pot over medium heat. Once melted and hot sauté onion for 3-5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 60 seconds then stir in shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and cook 4-6 minutes or until pink and firm and cooked through. Stir in lemon juice and chicken broth. Reduce heat to low and set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and stir into shrimp. Stir in 2 Tablespoons butter, parsley and chives. Serve and enjoy!
• **The tails on the shrimp look nice for the picture, but in reality I cut them off before serving so you can dig in without worrying about the tails, Enjoy!**

Nutrition

Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1052IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg

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