Bird's Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Ready in just 8 minutes, this incredibly simple shrimp scampi recipe is bursting with flavor! Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this versatile dish is easily customizable to your taste. Learn how to make restaurant-quality scampi at home with minimal effort!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Calories 262.3 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 4.8 (26 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bird's Easy Shrimp Scampi

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How to Make Bird's Easy Shrimp Scampi

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  3. Add 1 pound of shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
  4. Pour in 1/2 cup of dry white wine (optional, can substitute with chicken broth) and 1/4 cup of lemon juice.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional).
  6. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until sauce slightly thickens.
  7. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

41g

Carbs

1g