Shrimp scampi is a must-have recipe in any home cook’s cookbook. The rich flavor of the buttery garlic sauce paired with the sweet shrimp is easy, super-tasty, and family-friendly! Follow this simple shrimp scampi recipe for a classic presentation of the dish, and don’t be afraid to add your own twists.
The Best Shrimp for Shrimp Scampi Pasta
This pasta dish is best served with our Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp. They offer a sweet and robust taste with a texture like fresh lobster. Full of natural red color, they are lean, low-fat, and protein rich. Frozen-fresh the day of catch, these shrimps come to you after already being peeled and deveined, to make your life easier!
How to Thaw Shrimp
To prepare shrimp for cooking, you must thaw first using one of two methods: refrigerator thawing or the cold-water method. Remove shrimp from bag and place in strainer with a plate underneath. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Rinse well and drain. For faster thawing, remove shrimp from bag and place in a large bowl of cold water for approximately 10-20 minutes or until thawed. Make sure to use shrimp within 24 hours of thawing.
How to Make Classic Shrimp Scampi
Set aside 20 minutes to prepare this classic and delicious comfort food recipe. Our Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp cook much quicker than other shrimp and can be sautéed in just a few minutes. The shrimp are fully cooked when the meat is opaque and pink in color with firm texture. Follow the recipe below and serve over rice or your favorite cooked pasta. Finish the meal with a decadent dessert for an incredible family dinner.
Classic Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Omaha Steaks Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp white wine
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp butter cubed
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat; cook garlic and red pepper flakes for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly softened. Add shrimp, salt and pepper; cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink. Transfer to plate. Stir white wine and lemon juice into pan; bring to boil. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Swirl butter into pan; return shrimp to pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with parsley.
Tip: Serve over rice or pasta, or with crusty bread.
More Shrimp Recipes
- Shrimp with Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce
- Bruschetta Shrimp Pasta
- Surf & Turf – Herb Butter Strip Steak with Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp and Spicy Buttered Broccolini
Editor’s Note: This post was updated in October 2021 for freshness and comprehensiveness.
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