Donna’s Shrimp Scampi Recipe is one of those dishes that looks fancy but comes together so easily in your own kitchen, dear. I love making this for special dinners when I want to impress without spending hours at the stove.
What makes this recipe truly special is how the butter, garlic, and fresh parsley create the most wonderful, aromatic sauce that coats every tender shrimp. The simplicity of the ingredients lets each one shine through, and that’s the secret to real home cooking.
I’ve served this over fluffy rice to so many loved ones over the years, and it never fails to bring smiles to the table. There’s something about sharing a warm, garlicky bowl of shrimp scampi that brings everyone closer together.
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Donna’s Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pound Shrimp
- 0.5 pound Butter
- 2 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoon Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 cup Rice
Instructions
- Combine shrimp, garlic, parsley and black pepper in a microwave dish with cover.
- Slice butter and cover the shrimp, with the butter.
- Cook at high temperature 3 to 4 min.
- Stir and rotate dish.
- Cook at high temperature for 3 to 4 min.
- Stir and rotate the dish.
- Cook at high for 3 to 4 min (depending on the size of the shrimp, check for doneness).
- Serve on a bed of cooked rice.
