{"id":"58e68dda-5c90-4c4e-a8db-102b16b06966","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/58e68dda-5c90-4c4e-a8db-102b16b06966","source_url":"https://cafedelites.com/garlic-butter-shrimp-scampi/","title":"Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi","description":"Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is so quick and easy! A garlic buttery scampi sauce with a hint of white wine & lemon in less than 10 minutes! Serve as an appetizer/light meal OR for dinner with pasta! Keep it low carb and serve it over zucchini noodles or with steamed cauliflower!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT5M","total_time":"PT10M","image_url":"https://cafedelites.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Garlic-Butter-Shrimp-IMAGE-37.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 tablespoons olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"4 tablespoons butter","item":"butter","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"4-5 cloves garlic (large, minced, or 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic)","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"quantity_max":5,"unit":"clove","preparation":"large, minced, or 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic"},{"text":"1 1/4 pounds shrimp (large prawns, shelled with tails on or off)","item":"shrimp","quantity":1.25,"unit":"lb","preparation":"large prawns, shelled with tails on or off"},{"text":"1 pinch salt (to taste)","item":"salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"1 pinch cracked pepper (to taste)","item":"cracked pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"1/4 cup dry white wine (or broth)","item":"dry white wine","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or broth"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (crushed, or to taste - optional)","item":"red pepper flakes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"crushed, or to taste - optional"},{"text":"2 tablespoons lemon juice","item":"lemon juice","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)","item":"fresh parsley","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan or skillet. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds - 1 minute). Then add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and sauté for 1-2 minutes on one side (until just beginning to turn pink), then flip."},{"number":2,"text":"Pour in wine (or broth), add red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer for 1-2 minutes or until wine reduces by about half and the shrimp is cooked through (don't over cook your shrimp)."},{"number":3,"text":"Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice and parsley and take off heat immediately."},{"number":4,"text":"Serve over rice, pasta, garlic bread or steamed vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini noodles)."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:03:29.179231+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:03:29.179231+00:00"}