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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe Easy 15-Minute White Wine Sauce

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A quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp scampi with a bright white wine sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute guests. This dish balances buttery richness with a fresh lemony zing and a subtle tang from the wine.

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: crusty bread or cooked pasta for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. Melt butter without browning, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute until fragrant. Avoid burning.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  5. Pour in white wine and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Simmer and reduce by half, about 3 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and lemon juice. Swirl pan until butter melts and sauce is silky.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley over shrimp. Toss gently to combine.
  8. Serve immediately over pasta or with crusty bread.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; shrimp are done when pink and curled into a loose ‘C’ shape. Use dry white wine you would drink for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil. Sauce thickness can be adjusted by simmering longer or adding reserved pasta water.

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