Shrimp Scampi Appetizer

Name: Shrimp Scampi Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Yield: 4, 4-6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lemon; 2 limes; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 Tbsp. light white wine; 4 Tbsp. (½ stick) butter, divided; 1 and ¼ lb. large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; ¾ tsp. salt, plus more to taste; 8 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced

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Shrimp Scampi Skewers are everything you love about scampi—succulent shrimp in garlicky, buttery sauce—in a party food form!

By: Jill Hough (via Thecookful)

Original Publish: Dec 24, 2021

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 8 mins

Yields: 4, 4-6 servings

Nutrition Facts

205 Calories

19.4 gProtein

3.5 gCarbs

12.9 gFat

Ingredients

1 lemon
2 limes
2 Tbsp. olive oil
4 cloves garlic, smashed
2 Tbsp. light white wine
4 Tbsp. (½ stick) butter, divided
1 and ¼ lb. large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
¾ tsp. salt, plus more to taste
8 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced

Instructions

Zest the lemon and limes. Juice the fruit to yield 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of lime juice. Combine the zest, juices, and wine and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter.
Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute.
Add the shrimp and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is just opaque in the center, about 3 minutes.

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