Shrimp Scampi

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Make this easy shrimp scampi recipe in just 15 minutes! Garlicky, lemony, buttery, and so good. A real treat for dinner!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: shrimp scampi, shrimp scampi pasta, shrimp scampi recipe

Servings: people

Calories: 416kcal

2 pounds shrimp (I prefer frozen super colossal, deveined easy peel shrimp, thawed and shelled)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic finely minced
1 tablespoon lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
parsley chopped (optional garnish)
1/2 pound thin spaghetti cooked 1 minute less than the package directions

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
When the oil is shimmering, add the seasoned shrimp and cook until just beginning to turn golden (approx. 5 minutes), turning as needed.
Turn the heat down to low and add the butter, garlic, lemon zest, Worcestershire sauce, and crushed red pepper,
Simmer until the shrimp are done through (approx. 5 minutes), tossing.
Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce.
Remove from the heat and add the parsley and lemon juice.