Name: Easy Weeknight Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp (approximately 20 large shrimp); 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup white wine, optional; 1 tsp dried Oregano, or to taste; 1 tsp dried Parsley, or to taste; 1 tomato, diced; 1 red pepper, diced; 2 tsps lemon juice

Everyone around my house loves these types of delicious pasta dishes! You will enjoy this Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe. A simple & quick meal! Just a few easy steps and dish. Perfect for those busy weeknights! Made with Garlic, Red Pepper and Pasta.

Easy Weeknight Shrimp Scampi With Pasta Recipe

There are often times when dinner is always a question. I can plan ahead by using my meal plan, but things happen and my planned meals get pushed to the side. I have a few meals that I keep in my “back pocket” (so to speak), that scream I am here and easy to make.

This Easy Weeknight Shrimp Scampi recipe is one of them.

If you have fresh shrimp, wonderful! But similarly, you can always replace with frozen.

To defrost from shrimp simply place shrimp in a bowl covered in a lukewarm water bath. It will take minutes to defrost as you are prepping other ingredients for this meal. By the time the pasta water has come to a boil, the shrimp should be defrosted enough to cook.

Shrimp scampi has to be one of the easiest ways to quickly prepare shrimp. You won’t believe how easy this comes together in just 15 minutes – perfect for those busy weeknights! Which believe me I have more crazy nights than nothing to do nights.

This is another reason why I prefer meal planning. It really does keep me sane.

Let’s Get Cooking

The first thing you need to do is heat your olive oil in a skillet. Give it a few minutes on medium-high. Next add the shrimp and cook 5-7 minutes. Start cooking your pasta now.

Now is the time to remove shrimp and add the garlic to the oil, cook for 2 minutes. Reduce heat, add the shrimp, lemon juice, veggies, and spices, along with butter. (If using wine: Reduce heat, add the shrimp, lemon juice, veggies, and spices, along with the wine.

I often just prefer to use white cooking wine. Simmer until wine volume is reduced by half and then add butter.

Once the pasta is done the cooking, drain it and add to the shrimp pan, tossing to coat completely with the oil-butter mixture and spices.

This may be hard to believe but this really comes together in just 15 minutes. It is quick and just delicious.

The only time-consuming part may be the peeling of the shrimp, but if you’re short on time, you can even purchase the pre-peeled ones. Hey, I’m not one to judge – I’ve done that on several occasions, especially on those busy nights!

Enjoy!

Easy Weeknight Shrimp Scampi With Pasta Recipe

Easy Weeknight Shrimp Scampi

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 7 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp (approximately 20 large shrimp)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup white wine, optional
1 tsp dried Oregano, or to taste
1 tsp dried Parsley, or to taste
1 tomato, diced
1 red pepper, diced
2 tsps lemon juice

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet, add the shrimp and cook 5-7 minutes.
Start cooking your pasta now.
Remove shrimp and add the garlic to the oil, cook for 2 minutes.
Reduce heat, add the shrimp, lemon juice, veggies, and spices, along with butter.
(If using wine:
Reduce heat, add the shrimp, lemon juice, veggies and spices, along with the wine. Simmer until wine volume is reduced by half and then add butter.)
Once the pasta is done the cooking, drain it and add to the shrimp pan, tossing to coat completely with the oil-butter mixture and spices.