Description
This easy shrimp scampi recipe without wine delivers all the rich, buttery flavor of the classic dish using a savory broth-based sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, it features succulent sautéed shrimp in a garlic-infused butter and olive oil sauce, brightened with fresh lemon juice and parsley. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner served over pasta or with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup broth (seafood, vegetable, or chicken)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
Main
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled with tails on
Finishing
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for serving)
- 1 lemon, juiced (plus more wedges for serving)
Instructions
- Heat Butter and Olive Oil: In a large pot or cast iron skillet over medium heat, melt the butter together with the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour in the broth and season with kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to reduce the liquid by half, intensifying the flavors.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the peeled shrimp to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the shrimp just turn pink and are cooked through, ensuring they remain tender.
- Finish with Parsley and Lemon: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and the juice of one lemon to brighten the sauce. Remove the skillet from heat immediately to preserve freshness and prevent overcooking.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp scampi garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges. It pairs wonderfully over pasta or alongside crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Notes
- This recipe uses broth instead of wine to keep the sauce light and flavorful without the alcohol.
- Using peeled shrimp with the tails on adds flavor and makes them easy to eat yet presentable.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level to your preference.
- For a gluten-free meal, serve with gluten-free pasta or enjoy with bread alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 303 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1589 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 237 mg
