Gordon Ramsay Shrimp Scampi – A Restaurant-Quality Seafood Dish
Gordon Ramsay’s Shrimp Scampi is a quick, elegant, and flavor-packed dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a garlic butter sauce with white wine, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. This dish delivers a perfect balance of richness, brightness, and spice, making it an excellent choice for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
- 1 lemon (juice + zest)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- ½ lb (225g) linguine or spaghetti (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp – Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the shrimp – Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic – In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and add butter. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze with wine – Pour in the white wine, scraping up any bits from the pan. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced.
- Add lemon and spice – Stir in lemon juice, zest, and red pepper flakes, letting the flavors meld.
- Return the shrimp – Toss the shrimp back into the pan, coating them in the sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Finish with fresh parsley – Sprinkle with chopped parsley and remove from heat.
- Serve immediately – Plate over cooked pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.