Name: The Best Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 6 Tbsp. (¾ stick) unsalted butter, divided; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 and ½ pounds large raw shrimp (30 to 40 per pound, peeled, deveined, and with the tail removed); ⅔ cup dry white wine; ¾ tsp. salt, or more to taste; ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes, or more to taste; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley; Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

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Here’s everything you need to know to make scampi that’s garlicky, buttery, and amazing! This is the best Shrimp Scampi recipe ever.

Ingredients

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3 Tbsp. olive oil
6 Tbsp. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, divided
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 and 1/2 pounds large raw shrimp (30 to 40 per pound, peeled, deveined, and with the tail removed)
2/3 cup dry white wine
3/4 tsp. salt, or more to taste
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, or more to taste
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Heat the oil and 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
When the butter has melted, add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Add the wine, salt, and red pepper flakes and stir until the wine comes to a boil.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the parsley and additional salt to taste.
Serve with the lemon wedges, if using, on the side.