Golden Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-25 · Updated 2026-03-25

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Plump shrimp sautéed in garlic butter with lemon and parsley, served over crusty bread or pasta. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, unsalted butter, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves, minced garlic
1, juiced (2 tbsp) lemon
1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque. Pour in white wine and lemon juice; cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce reduces by half.
Step 3: Stir in parsley and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Serve immediately with crusty bread or pasta.