If you love shrimp, this garlic lemon shrimp scampi will become your new favorite. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's an effortless, healthy dish packed with flavor.
The zesty combination of garlic, fresh lemon, and parmesan creates a perfect harmony that's both simple and irresistible.
As a home cook who's made this recipe countless times for family dinners, I can attest to its reliability and crowd-pleasing appeal. Watch how easy it is:
Ideal for busy evenings when you want a nutritious meal without the hassle, this lemon shrimp scampi comes together in under 10 minutes.
It's versatile too—leftovers taste just as good the next day.
For efficiency, opt for frozen shrimp from your local supermarket; simply thaw them before cooking. A lemon squeezer is another time-saver for extracting every drop of juice.
I rely on this trick for my garlic, honey, and lemon shrimp variation as well.
- 50g butter (or coconut oil)
- 500 g prawns scampi or large prawns
- Salt and pepper, to your liking
- 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
- 1 squeezed lemon juice
- 120 ml chicken stock (or just water)
- 30g minced parsley
- 100 g grated fresh parmesan
- 230 g of spaghetti
1. Boil a large pot of water.
2. Add the pasta to cook according to the instructions on the package.
3. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add shrimp, salt, pepper and garlic.
5. Cook for three minutes, stirring occasionally, until the prawns turn pink.
6. Add lemon juice.
7. Pour in the chicken broth (or water).
8. Let it simmer.
9. Add the fresh parsley and parmesan. Save some for decoration.
10. Mix with the pasta.
11. Garnish with parmesan and parsley.
Your flavorful garlic lemon shrimp scampi with parmesan is ready to enjoy! Quick, easy, and incredibly tasty.
This dish has earned a permanent spot on our family menu—everyone raves about it.
It's satisfying on its own, but pairs beautifully with steamed broccoli or green beans for added veggies.
If you enjoy this, check out our Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe too.
