15 Minute Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Ready in just 15 minutes, this incredibly delicious shrimp scampi recipe is a weeknight lifesaver! Impress your family with restaurant-quality seafood pasta without the fuss. Perfectly balanced flavors and simple steps make this a foolproof recipe for even beginner cooks. #ShrimpScampi #SeafoodPasta #QuickDinner #EasyRecipe #WeeknightMeal

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 596.2 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 4.4 (49 Reviews)
15 Minute Shrimp Scampi

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for 15 Minute Shrimp Scampi

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • White Wine
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Frozen Shrimp
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Angel Hair Pasta

How to Make 15 Minute Shrimp Scampi

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and sliced onions to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until onions are softened and translucent.
  4. Pour in white wine and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the wine to reduce slightly.
  5. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.
  6. Stir in butter until melted and creamy. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Reduce heat to low and keep warm while the pasta finishes cooking.
  8. Drain pasta and add it to the skillet with the shrimp scampi. Toss to combine.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

51 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

74g

Carbs

2g