Easy Garlic Shrimp Scampi Recipe (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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½ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 medium shallot, diced
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¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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3 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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2 teaspoons lemon zest
# Let's Cook!:
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Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, shallot and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
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Stir in parsley, lemon juice and lemon zest.
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Serve immediately.
# Recipe Notes:
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Made in just 20 minutes from start to finish! The garlic butter sauce is absolutely incredible - perfectly buttery with a delicious balance of garlic and lemon flavors.