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    Home » Main Dish

    Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi Recipe

    Published: Jan 22, 2010 Last updated: Mar 26, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A lemony shrimp scampi tossed with pasta is an easy recipe to make on any day of the week. Made with simple ingredients this lemon garlic shrimp scampi recipe can be ready in just 20 minutes!

    This Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi recipe with orzo pasta is an easy weeknight meal you can have on your table in under 30 minutes! The lemon, pepper, and buttery citrus seasoning flavors perfectly with the shrimp and pasta combination!

    Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner, or a special seafood recipe to serve to your loved ones, this Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi recipe is sure to be a pleaser! It is a great recipe that isn't hard on the waistline and makes a hearty meal for 4 people with 29 grams of protein per serving.

    Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi in a serving bowl
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🥫Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Top Tips
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 🍽 Serve with...
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    ✔️ This shrimp recipe has classic scampi flavors the whole family will enjoy.

    ✔️ The pasta can easily be swapped out for zucchini noodles to make this a low carb recipe.

    ✔️ It is a quick weeknight meal that is packed with protein.

    Overhead shot of cooked shrimp and orzo pasta in a bowl sprinkled with green parsley.
    Getting a close up of Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi!

    🥘 Ingredients

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    Orzo Pasta, this is a small rice-shaped pasta that works really well in dishes like this Shrimp Scampi. All of the pasta is coated in the sauce and you still get a toothsome bite.

    Raw shrimp, I like use frozen large shrimp for this recipe, I just thaw, peel and remove the tails before cooking

    Fresh garlic cloves

    Butter, salted butter is the way I go for this recipe

    Fresh parsley

    Fresh Ground Black Pepper

    Parmesan cheese (optional)

    Stirring the orzo in the cooking pot.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain the pasta and place in a medium bowl. Stir in parsley, cover and keep warm.
    2. Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper.
    3. While the orzo cooks, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium high heat in a large skillet until butter is melted and bubbles.
    4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes or until shrimp is almost pink. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
    5. Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat and add the garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
    6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and add the lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Transfer the orzo pasta into the shrimp mixture and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
    7. Drizzle each serving with any remaining pan sauce and sprinkle with some more fresh parsley (if desired) and serve.

    🍽 Equipment

    Citrus reamer, I love this wooden one. When using it, I always use a small sieve to strain the seeds and pulp from the juice.

    Liquid measuring cups, I bring these up because I love them and use them all the time, these are the measuring cups I love.

    Garlic press for mincing fresh garlic in a flash. I use one similar to this one.

    Large pot, for boiling the orzo pasta.

    Raw shrimp in a hot skillet with butter.

    🥫Storage

    Store any leftover shrimp scampi in the fridge in an airtight container up to 3 days.

    📖 Variations

    • Add ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes when tossing the shrimp and sauce together.
    • Top each serving with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.
    • Deglaze the skillet with ¼ cup white wine, then continue to make the lemon butter sauce.
    • Instead of tossing the orzo with the shrimp, serve the shrimp over a bed of orzo.
    Pouring lemon juice into the butter and garlic in a hot skillet.

    💭 Top Tips

    • The shrimp is cooked when it is no opaque. To prevent overcooking, remove it from the skillet to make the sauce. Do not return the shrimp to the heat. Just toss with the sauce to coat.
    • To make this a low carb scampi recipe, substitute zucchini noodles for the pasta.
    Shrimp cooking in lemon butter in a skillet.

    📚 Related Recipes

    • Shrimp Quesadillas - Low Carb Recipe
    • Buddha Bowl with Shrimp and Butternut Squash
    • Old Bay Boiled Shrimp
    • Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Creole Sauce
    • Bang Bang Shrimp

    🍽 Serve with...

    Complete this lemon pepper shrimp scampi recipe with a green side salad and garlic bread for the perfect dinner.


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    📖 Recipe

    Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi Recipe

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    A lemony shrimp scampi tossed with pasta is an easy recipe to make on any day of the week. Made with simple ingredients this lemon garlic shrimp scampi recipe can be ready in just 20 minutes!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4
    Calories 330 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup uncooked orzo , cooked until al dente
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
    • 1 teaspoon salt , divided
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided
    • 1½ pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined
    • 4 cloves garlic , minced
    • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese , (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain the pasta and place in a medium bowl. Stir in parsley, cover and keep warm.
    • While the orzo is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium high heat in a large skillet until butter is melted and bubbles.
    • Add the shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté for 2 minutes or until shrimp is almost pink. Transfer shrimp to a plate and keep warm.
    • Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat and add the garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
    • Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and add the lemon juice and Parmesan cheese (if using). Transfer the orzo pasta into the shrimp mixture and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
    • Drizzle each serving with any remaining pan sauce and sprinkle with some more fresh parsley (if desired) and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 29gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 232mgSodium: 1593mgPotassium: 324mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 674IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi, Shrimp Scampi
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    1. Tangled Noodle

      January 26, 2010 at 8:19 pm

      That looks so refreshing - perfect with a nice little salad and glass of wine. It actually makes me think of summer . . . [sigh]

      All the best for Chris' quick recovery (without surgery!)

      Reply
    2. Katy ~

      January 25, 2010 at 9:59 am

      Love shrimp scampi. It's one of the few ways I'll eat shrimp, so this looks especially YUM!!

      Reply
    3. Vickie LeBlanc

      January 25, 2010 at 12:48 am

      Thanks for the update on Chris. With my fall on Friday afternoon, a fraction closer I would have broken my collarbone, darn it happens so fast.

      I love any dish with shrimp and so does Dave.

      Reply
    4. Jamie

      January 24, 2010 at 11:38 pm

      Shelby,
      I have been wanting to make this recipe for awhile. It's on my dinner menu for this week now. Thanks for sharing another great CL recipe.

      Reply
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