Seafood

5-Minute Shrimp Scampi

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July  7, 2022
5
2 Ratings
5-Minute Shrimp Scampi
Photo by Anyday
  • Prep time 10 minutes
  • Cook time 5 minutes
  • Serves 1-2
Author Notes

Light, lemony, and garlicky, this microwave shrimp scampi pulls double duty as both an easy weeknight meal or dinner party-worthy centerpiece—ready in 15 minutes or less!

Note: This recipe was created for a 1000-watt microwave. Head to cookanyday.com to find the original recipe and adjust cooking times for other microwave wattages.

Have more microwave cooking questions? Find recipes, resources, and more at cookanyday.com. —Anyday Microwave Cookware

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons white wine or chicken stock
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus extra for serving
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled, and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons parsley, chopped (optional)
Directions
  1. Add all ingredients except the shrimp and parsley to an Anyday dish and mix to combine.
  2. Cook uncovered in the microwave for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp and stir until well coated. Cover with the lid (knob lifted).
  4. Cook for 3 minutes (stirring halfway through), or until shrimp is orange and cooked through. If needed, continue cooking in 30-second intervals.
  5. Stir the shrimp to coat it in sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.
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