Classic shrimp scampi

America can’t seem to get enough of shrimp scampi: It’s one of the 10 most-searched recipes on FoodNetwork.com during the summer (more popular than burgers!) and #shrimpscampi has more than 134,000 posts on Instagram. What’s the excitement all about? Do we love shrimp scampi because it’s simple but seemingly fancy? Or because it’s done in 30 minutes? Or because we just can’t resist a buttery wine sauce? All of the above!

This shrimp scampi recipe is fast and easy! It tastes unbelievably luxurious using just a handful of ingredients. Bright lemon juice, garlic, and a splash of white wine make it irresistible.

Enjoy a plate of luxurious shrimp scampi linguini bathed in a sumptuous shrimp scampi sauce. Our easy shrimp scampi recipe garlic butter brings the restaurant experience right to your home, without the need for wine.

This shrimp scampi recipe is the BEST way to make shrimp bathed in a garlicky, lemony butter sauce over pasta, zoodles, or rice.

Scampi are tiny, lobster-like crustaceans with pale pink shells (also called langoustines). Italian cooks in the United States swapped shrimp for scampi, but kept both names. Thus the dish was born, along with inevitable variations. This classic recipe makes a simple garlic, white wine and butter sauce that goes well with a pile of pasta or with a hunk of crusty bread. However you make the dish, once the shrimp are added to the pan, the trick is to cook them just long enough that they turn…

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is an absolute classic Mediterranean delicacy. You'll love my version, I guarantee it, so let's get cooking shall we?

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is an absolute classic Mediterranean delicacy. You'll love my version, I guarantee it, so let's get cooking shall we?

It's a cinch to make and comes together in less than 20 minutes.

This scampi is absolutely delicious and easy to make for dinner!

I just made the most incredible shrimp scampi! The garlic and butter blend perfectly to create a delightful sauce that complements the plump, juicy shrimp. It's a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a cozy dinner at home or entertaining friends. Can't wait to share this recipe with you all!