Description
Cowboy Scampi is a bold, buttery shrimp dish packed with garlic, fresh herbs, and a fiery cowboy kick. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea, a rustic meal that feels like a cookout, or a savory seafood sensation that delivers flavor in minutes, this easy recipe has your back. Serve it with mashed potatoes, pasta, or even grits for a hearty southern-style meal. Great for easy dinners, party food ideas, or seafood lovers wanting something different from the usual. It’s fast, flavorful, and unforgettable!
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail-on)
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and sear for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
3. Lower heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet.
4. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley, let simmer for 1–2 minutes.
6. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
7. Simmer for 1 more minute, then serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for a brighter flavor.
Do not overcook the shrimp—pull them as soon as they turn opaque.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: quick dinner, shrimp recipe, cowboy scampi, spicy shrimp, lemon butter shrimp