Garlic Butter Scampi

Garlic Butter Scampi

Learn how to make garlic butter scampi with this easy and flavorful recipe. Succulent scampi are cooked in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce, creating a dish that’s perfect for seafood lovers. Whether served over pasta or enjoyed on its own, this recipe is sure to impress. The garlic butter sauce enhances the natural sweetness of the scampi, making it a gourmet meal in minutes. Pearl Seafoods provides premium, fresh scampi, ensuring the best results. Order premium scampi online from Pearl Seafoods, delivering across Sydney today!

Recipe Information

Serves

2 people

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

8 minutes

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

  • 500g fresh scampi, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges, for garnish

Steps

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scampi and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. If using, pour in the white wine and allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes, reducing slightly. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
  4. Return the cooked scampi to the skillet and toss them in the garlic butter sauce for 2-3 minutes until well coated. Add the lemon juice and fresh parsley, stirring to combine.
  5. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and garnish with additional fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy your garlic butter scampi!