Classic shrimp scampi

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…

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

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.

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!

Shrimp Scampi with Pasta is a classic Italian-American dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a garlic butter sauce, tossed with al dente pasta, and finished with a hint of lemon and parsley. This quick and elegant meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, delivering a burst of fresh and savory flavors.

Shrimp Scampi is a classic Italian-American dish that features large, juicy shrimp in garlic butter white wine sauce tossed with thin pasta.

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

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!

Buttery, tender Shrimp Scampi in a light lemon and garlic sauce. Serve over fresh pasta, rice or zucchini noodles.

This EASY Classic Shrimp Scampi recipe is quick enough for a weeknight and elegant enough to serve to guests. You can serve shrimp scampi by itself as an appetizer or over pasta as a main dish. It’s super easy to prepare and absolutely delicious.