Shrimp Scampi

Name: Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 680 g Large shrimp; 18 g Garlic; 85 g Butter; 60 g All-purpose flour; 200 g Cremini mushroom; 8 g Salt; 2 g White pepper; 80 g Dry sherry; 10 g Parsley; 30 ml Lemon juice

Shrimp Scampi · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 380 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

Tender shrimp lightly coated and sautéed in buttery garlic sauce with earthy mushrooms, finished with dry sherry and a bright splash of lemon for a rich yet fresh classic.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 380
Difficulty: easy

Italian American Mediterranean Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

680 gLarge shrimp
18 gGarlic
85 gButter
60 gAll-purpose flour
200 gCremini mushroom
8 gSalt
2 gWhite pepper
80 gDry sherry
10 gParsley
30 mlLemon juice

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, serving spoon, skillet, tongs, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep ingredients
Measure the all-purpose flour into a shallow bowl, mince the garlic, slice the cremini mushrooms, and have a large skillet ready on the stovetop. · 5 min
What to look for: flour evenly spread in bowl
Sauté garlic
Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat, add the garlic, and sauté until fragrant and gently sizzling without browning. · 3 min
What to look for: garlic smells fragrant and lightly sizzles
Cook shrimp mushrooms
Toss the large shrimp in the flour, shake off excess, then add shrimp and cremini mushrooms to the skillet and cook until lightly golden. · 5 min
When it is done: Shrimp should be opaque and firm with an internal temperature of 63°C / 145°F.
Season dish
Sprinkle the salt and white pepper evenly over the shrimp and mushrooms, stirring gently to coat everything. · 1 min
What to look for: evenly coated seasoning
Deglaze skillet
Add the lemon juice and dry sherry to the skillet, then simmer over medium heat until slightly reduced and glossy. · 3 min
What to look for: sauce looks glossy and lightly reduced
Garnish serve
Transfer the shrimp scampi to plates and garnish with chopped parsley before serving. · 1 min
What to look for: parsley sprinkled on top

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	380
Protein	27 g
Carbohydrates	18 g
of which sugars	1 g
Fat	22 g
of which saturated	12 g
Fibre	2 g
Sodium	720 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: crustaceans, gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Large shrimp

large scallops: Sear briefly to avoid overcooking.
chicken breast: Slice thin for quick sautéing.

Garlic

shallot: Mince finely and sauté gently.

Butter

olive oil: Use extra virgin for best aroma.

All-purpose flour

rice flour: Creates a light coating.

Cremini mushroom

button mushrooms: Slice evenly.

Salt

kosher salt: Adjust to taste.