Pork & Seafood · Easy
15-Minute Shrimp Scampi
This quick shrimp scampi tosses tender shrimp and pasta in a garlicky white wine butter sauce, ready to serve in about 15 minutes.
5Prep min
10Cook min
15Total min
What you'll need
- 1 lblarge shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ozlinguine or spaghetti
- 3 tablespoonsbutter
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 4 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1/2 cupwhite wine or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoonslemon juice
- for garnish chopped parsley
Let's cook
- 1Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- 2Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds.
- 3Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque; remove and set aside.
- 4Pour in the wine or broth and lemon juice, simmering for 2 minutes, then whisk in the remaining butter.
- 5Toss the pasta and shrimp in the sauce, adding pasta water as needed, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Make it yours
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
- Use zucchini noodles instead of pasta for a lighter meal.
- Top with grated parmesan.
Good with
- Crusty garlic bread
- A simple side salad
- A glass of white wine for cooking or serving
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
Can I skip the wine?
Yes, chicken broth with an extra squeeze of lemon works well as a substitute.
How do I avoid rubbery shrimp?
Cook just until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side, then remove promptly from the heat.



