Easy Garlic Shrimp Scampi Recipe (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
02 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 medium shallot, diced
04 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
05 - 1½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
06 - Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
07 - 3 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest

# Let's Cook!:

01 - 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.
02 - Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
03 - Stir in parsley, lemon juice and lemon zest.
04 - Serve immediately.

# Recipe Notes:

01 - 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.