Home›Recipes›Main Dishes›Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi← Back to recipesMain DishesGarlic Butter Shrimp ScampiYield4Prep15 minCook10 min Scale ingredients½×1×2×3×MeasurementsBothUSMetric Open Cook ModePrint recipeAan maaltijd of plan toevoegen Print options Include recipe image Include notes Include times and yield Compact layout Include crossed-out ingredientsOpen print previewCancel IngredientsAlles aan boodschappenlijst toevoegenClear checks8 oz (227 g) linguine, optionalAan boodschappenlijst toevoegen3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, cubed and dividedAan boodschappenlijst toevoegen4 garlic cloves, mincedAan boodschappenlijst toevoegen1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakesAan boodschappenlijst toevoegen1 1/2 lb (680 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or offAan boodschappenlijst toevoegenSalt and freshly ground black pepper, to tasteAan boodschappenlijst toevoegen3 tbsp chopped fresh parsleyAan boodschappenlijst toevoegen2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juiceAan boodschappenlijst toevoegenInstructionsWhen serving with pasta, cook the linguine in salted boiling water according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.Melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and cook, turning as needed, until opaque and lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Do not overcook.Add the remaining butter, parsley, and lemon juice. Stir until the butter melts and the shrimp are coated.Serve immediately, on its own or over the cooked linguine.Keep cookingRelated recipesMore in Main Dishes → Main DishesShrimp Scampi with Pasta Main DishesGarlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Asparagus4 servings30 min Main DishesOven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma4-6 servings Main DishesCilantro-Lime Chicken4 servings55 min
