One Pan Lemon Shrimp Scampi
Recipe and photography provided by Heinen’s partner, Chef Billy Parisi.
This easy-to-make, one pan zesty Lemon Shrimp Scampi is nothing short of delicious!
Whether you are cooking for family, friends or a special occasion, this shrimp scampi recipe will wow absolutely anyone. With only one pan used throughout the cooking process, this dish is the definition of easy cleanup, making it a homerun for not only your guests but you, too!
What is Shrimp Scampi?
Shrimp scampi is simply shrimp cooked in a garlic-butter wine sauce and served as is or with pasta, which is what I did in this recipe. It cooks in less than 15 minutes from start-to-finish and can feed up to 8 people.
What Ingredients do I Need to Make Shrimp Scampi?
The ingredients in this shrimp scampi are minimal and can always be found at your local Heinen’s Grocery Store.
- Butter
- Shallots
- Garlic
- Shrimp
- White Wine
- Lemon Zest
- Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper
What Kind of Shrimp Should I Use?
You can use whatever shrimp you’d like as long as it totals to 2 pounds. I prefer to use 26-30 deveined tail-on shrimp. I believe it looks the best and you also will be working with plenty of shrimp. For reference, when you see 26-30 on a package, it means that there are 26-30 shrimp per pound.
Heinen’s offers a wonderful assortment of fresh and frozen shrimp in a variety of sizes. You may like very small shrimp or even larger U-10 prawns in this shrimp scampi recipe. It is all up to you!
How do I Make Shrimp Scampi?
Start by rinsing your shrimp. Be sure to peel them if you purchased shell-on shrimp. Next, melt some butter and cook the shallots and garlic over low heat until they are translucent. This takes about 2-3 minutes. Add in the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the wine, zest in the lemon and add the lemon juice, salt and pepper, then cook for 3 more minutes or until the shrimp are done cooking and look pink. Serve with pasta and your meal is done in minutes.
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Lemon Shrimp Scampi
Serves 8
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, peeled and small diced
- 5 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 2 lbs. 26-30 peeled and deveined shrimp
- ½ cup dry white wine
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 lb. of cooked angel hair pasta
- Salt and Pepper and pepper to taste
- Optional Garnishes: red pepper flakes and chopped parsley
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pan over medium-low heat and cook the shallots and garlic until they are translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes or until slightly pink.
- Pour in the wine and add the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook for 3 more minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through and pink.
- Serve with pasta and optional garnishes.
One Pan Lemon Shrimp Scampi
