Description
Gordon Ramsay’s Shrimp Scampi is a quick, elegant dish featuring shrimp sautéed in garlic, white wine, and lemon butter sauce. It’s bright, rich, and packed with gourmet flavor in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and sear for 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Add a bit more oil to the pan, then sauté garlic and chili flakes for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine and let simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, then whisk in butter until sauce is smooth and glossy.
- Return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately, with or without pasta.
- If using pasta, add cooked linguine to the pan and toss with shrimp and sauce before serving.
Notes
- Add cherry tomatoes or baby spinach for extra color and nutrition.
- Serve over risotto, rice, or zucchini noodles for variation.
- Use chicken broth as a non-alcoholic substitute for wine.
- Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate with pasta
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
