Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi: Quick, Juicy & Packed with Flavor.

This Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is rich, buttery, garlicky, and ready in under 15 minutes. The shrimp cook perfectly in a lemon-garlic butter sauce that’s bright, savory, and incredibly delicious. It’s a tried-and-tested recipe that works for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or serving over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

📋 Ingredients

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
Zest of 1 lemon
¼ cup chicken broth or water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

🍤 Instructions

Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove the shrimp. In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of butter, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 30 seconds. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth, and simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly reduced. Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

💡 Tips

Don’t overcook the shrimp, remove them as soon as they turn pink. Add a spoonful of butter at the end for a richer sauce. Serve with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or warm crusty bread.