Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
Indulge in a mouthwatering shrimp scampi drenched in a rich garlic butter sauce with a refreshing twist of zesty lemon. This sensational seafood delight boasts tender jumbo shrimp, aromatic herbs, and a hint of heat, all without the need for wine.
ingredients
- 10 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 20 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
- 2 cups fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, for dredging
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a large bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- 2.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the flour on a plate and lightly coat each shrimp, shaking off the excess.
- 3.
In a large skillet, heat some of the garlic butter sauce over medium-high heat and add the shrimp. Cook in batches until pink and cooked through.
- 4.
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a baking dish and keep warm in the preheated oven.
- 5.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the remaining garlic butter sauce for 10 minutes to intensify the flavors.
- 6.
Pour the simmered sauce over the cooked shrimp in the baking dish, ensuring they are well coated. Gently toss to combine.
- 7.
Serve the shrimp scampi with crusty bread, drizzling any remaining sauce on top. Garnish with lemon wedges for an extra citrus kick.
