Description
Get ready to fire up your skillet for Cowboy Scampi—a smoky, garlicky, butter-loaded shrimp dish that brings bold Western flavors to your dinner table. This easy recipe combines juicy shrimp, zesty lemon, cowboy-style spices, and fresh herbs for a quick meal that’s hearty and unforgettable. Whether you’re craving quick dinner ideas, healthy seafood options, or savory food ideas for entertaining, this dish delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for an easy dinner or a rustic appetizer, it’s one of those must-try meals for any shrimp lover.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cowboy seasoning blend
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Lemon wedges, for serving
Optional: pasta, rice, or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
1. Pat shrimp dry and toss with cowboy seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat cast iron skillet on medium; melt 2 tablespoons butter with olive oil.
3. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant and lightly golden.
4. Add shrimp in a single layer; cook 2 minutes per side until opaque.
5. Pour in wine or broth; deglaze the pan and scrape up browned bits.
6. Add lemon zest and juice; stir.
7. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter; melt and coat shrimp.
8. Garnish with parsley or chives and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
Use fresh lemon and garlic for the brightest flavor.
Don’t overcook the shrimp—pull them as soon as they’re opaque.
For extra sauce, double the butter, garlic, and lemon juice amounts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American/Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: shrimp scampi, cowboy scampi, easy dinner, quick recipe, rustic seafood