Spicy Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Bread

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Succulent shrimp sautéed in a spicy garlic butter sauce, served alongside toasted garlic bread for a fast and flavorful seafood dinner. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, salt, black pepper 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 small, sliced baguette
• 2 tbsp olive oil for bread

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 1 lb large shrimp with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange 1 small sliced baguette on a baking sheet, brush each slice with 2 tbsp olive oil, and bake for 6-8 minutes until golden and crisp.
3. Step 3: While bread bakes, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and bubbles.
4. Step 4: Add 5 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
5. Step 5: Add seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, tossing shrimp to coat evenly.
7. Step 7: Serve shrimp immediately with the toasted garlic bread on the side.