It’s amazing with some crispy bread for dipping or served over pasta. In under 30 minutes, you can whip up the creamiest, garlic-infused shrimp scampi for dinner! It’s simply divine whether paired with pasta or used as a dipping sauce for crispy bread.
Shrimp Scampi
*For the Shrimp:*
- 1 pound large shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
*For the Scampi Sauce:*
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup grated parmesan
- 2 tablespoons parsley (finely chopped)
- Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Optionally, butterfly the back of each shrimp to make them larger.
- Season the shrimp with paprika, onion powder, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp, ensuring not to overcrowd them. Sear on one side for about 2 minutes until golden, then flip and sear the other side. Remove the shrimp from the pan once fully cooked.
- In the same pan, add more butter and minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about a minute, then add lemon juice to deglaze the pan. Scrape the bottom of the pan and pour in the chicken broth and red pepper flakes.
- Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat. Add the parmesan and parsley.
- Finally, add the cooked shrimp back into the pan. Combine everything together, taste, and adjust seasoning according to your preference.
- Serve warm with crispy bread or pasta!
You can use only smoked paprika or only sweet paprika, depending on your taste preferences, or a mix of both.
