Shrimp scampi is one of those dishes that sounds fancier than it is, which is probably why it keeps showing up on dinner tables year after year. These 27 recipes cover everything from the classic pasta version to baked, sheet pan, Cajun, dairy-free, wine-free, and even pizza variations, so no matter how you like yours or what you’re working with on a given night, there’s something in this list for you.
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- Shrimp Scampi Linguine - Instant Pot Recipe
- Easy Shrimp Scampi in the Ninja Foodi
- Shrimp Scampi topped Filet Mignon
- Easy Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Copycat Recipe
- Shrimp Scampi Pasta
- Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi Copycat Recipe
- Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe
- Cajun Shrimp Scampi (Spicy Pasta Recipe)
- Quick and Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi
- Shrimp Scampi Fritta Recipe
- Shrimp Scampi
- Baked Shrimp Scampi
- Healthy Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash
- Delicious Shrimp Scampi Without Wine
- Ultimate Shrimp Scampi Pizza
- Baked Sheet Pan Shrimp Scampi
- Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Garlic Butter Scampi Sauce and Capers
- Shrimp Scampi (So Easy! Ready in 15 Mins)
- Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Recipe
- Olive Garden Sicilian Scampi Recipe
- Shrimp Scampi without Wine
- Garlic Shrimp Pasta (Shrimp Scampi Recipe)
- Sardinian Lorighittas Pasta with Prawns and Scampi
- Cajun Shrimp Scampi
- Dairy Free Shrimp Scampi
- Shrimp Scampi
- Shrimp Scampi Pizza
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There are a lot of shrimp scampi recipes in the world, so what makes this collection worth scrolling through is how different each version is from the next. Some stick to the classic stovetop approach, others go in the oven or on a sheet pan, and a few take the concept somewhere unexpected entirely, like Shrimp Scampi topped Filet Mignon or Healthy Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash.
There are also a handful of restaurant copycats in the mix for anyone who grew up on Red Lobster or Olive Garden and just wants that specific flavor at home without the bill. The rest fills in every gap in between, from quick 15-minute versions to Cajun twists to dairy-free options.
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- All recipes in this roundup have earned a star rating of 4 stars or higher from readers or reviewers.
Top Tips
- Don’t walk away from the shrimp. Shrimp cook in two to three minutes per side, and even a minute too long makes them rubbery. Stay close and pull them off the heat the second they turn pink and curl up.
- Use fresh garlic, not jarred. Scampi is built on garlic, so the quality of it really shows. Freshly minced garlic has a sharper, more aromatic punch that pre-minced versions in a jar just can’t match.
- Save some pasta water. Before you drain the pasta, scoop out a cup of the cooking water. Adding a splash to the scampi sauce helps it cling to the noodles and keeps everything from getting dry.
- Pat the shrimp dry before they hit the pan. Wet shrimp steam instead of sear, which means less color and less flavor. A quick pat with paper towels makes a real difference in how the finished dish tastes.
- Taste before you add more butter or lemon. Scampi is easy to over-butter or over-acid if you’re not checking as you go. Add a little, taste it, and adjust rather than pouring everything in at once.
Shrimp Scampi Linguine - Instant Pot Recipe
The Instant Pot handles the scampi sauce and linguine at the same time, so there’s no juggling multiple pans on the stove. A weeknight scampi that gets dinner on the table without the usual back-and-forth.
Photo credit: The Tasty Travelers
Easy Shrimp Scampi in the Ninja Foodi
Shrimp scampi in the Ninja Foodi cooks fast and evenly, which keeps the shrimp from going rubbery. A weeknight scampi that tastes like it took more effort than it did.
Photo credit: The Salted Pepper
Shrimp Scampi topped Filet Mignon
Shrimp scampi on top of filet mignon is a serious dinner-at-home move for a night that calls for something special. Two proteins, one plate, the kind of meal that feels much more restaurant than Tuesday.
Photo credit: Cooking With Curls
Easy Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Copycat Recipe
Red Lobster’s shrimp scampi has a specific following, and this copycat nails it at home without the trip out. A recognizable restaurant dish that’s actually easier to pull off than most people expect.
Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes
Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Scampi served over pasta gives you something more filling than scampi on its own. A satisfying bowl that earns its spot in the regular dinner lineup.
Photo credit: Chew Out Loud
Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi Copycat Recipe
The Olive Garden shrimp scampi has a specific flavor that a lot of people are chasing at home, and this copycat gets close. Worth having when the craving hits and a reservation doesn’t.
Photo credit: The Food Hussy
Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe
A solid shrimp scampi recipe that doesn’t ask a lot of you to get a good result. Good for a weeknight when scampi sounds right but you don’t want anything complicated.
Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon
Cajun Shrimp Scampi (Spicy Pasta Recipe)
Adding Cajun seasoning to shrimp scampi gives it real heat, which makes this one pretty different from the usual version. If regular scampi feels too mild, this is the one to reach for.
Photo credit: Happy Honey Kitchen
Quick and Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi
Quick and easy actually means it here, with lemon and garlic doing most of the flavor work. A fast scampi that doesn’t cut corners on the things that matter.
Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks
Shrimp Scampi Fritta Recipe
Scampi fritta is the fried version of shrimp scampi, which takes it somewhere completely different from the usual saucy pasta approach. A fun one if you want scampi that’s more of an appetizer situation.
Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes
Shrimp Scampi
Sometimes you just want a solid shrimp scampi with no extra angles or twists, and this is that. A reliable classic for nights when simplicity is the whole point.
Photo credit: Noshing With The Nolands
Baked Shrimp Scampi
Baking the scampi instead of cooking it on the stovetop is a hands-off approach that works well when you’re managing other things at the same time. Easier to time, and the shrimp stay tender.
Photo credit: Celebrating Simply
Healthy Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash
Swapping pasta for spaghetti squash keeps the shrimp scampi experience intact while making it a lighter dinner. A good option when the craving is real but pasta isn’t on the agenda.
Photo credit: Skinny Fitalicious
Delicious Shrimp Scampi Without Wine
No wine in the house, or just skipping it? This scampi skips it too and still delivers on the flavor side. All the other elements stay exactly where they should be.
Photo credit: Dizzy Busy And Hungry
Ultimate Shrimp Scampi Pizza
Shrimp scampi on pizza is an unusual idea that actually makes a lot of sense once you think about it. A fun dinner for the nights when regular scampi or regular pizza on their own aren’t quite hitting.
Photo credit: Baking Beauty
Baked Sheet Pan Shrimp Scampi
Sheet pan scampi keeps everything in one place and out of the oven, which makes cleanup a lot less of an event. A no-fuss weeknight scampi that doesn’t require standing over the stove.
Photo credit: The Short Order Cook
Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Garlic Butter Scampi Sauce and Capers
Capers in the scampi sauce add a briny punch that gives this creamy shrimp pasta a little more personality than the standard version. A richer, bolder take on shrimp scampi pasta worth trying if you like assertive flavors.
Photo credit: The Hearty Life
Shrimp Scampi (So Easy! Ready in 15 Mins)
Fifteen minutes is a genuine timeline here, not just a hopeful estimate on the recipe card. A fast scampi for the nights when dinner needs to happen and it needs to happen now.
Photo credit: Delicious Meets Healthy
Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Another take on Red Lobster’s shrimp scampi for anyone who grew up eating it and wants that specific flavor at home. A copycat that leans into what made the original worth ordering in the first place.
Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian
Olive Garden Sicilian Scampi Recipe
The Sicilian scampi from Olive Garden is a different menu item from their standard shrimp scampi, and this copycat captures what makes it distinct. Worth knowing about if you’re a fan of that specific dish.
Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes
Shrimp Scampi without Wine
Wine-free shrimp scampi that doesn’t feel like something is missing when you eat it. A version of the dish that works for everyone at the table without any workarounds.
Photo credit: It Is A Keeper
Garlic Shrimp Pasta (Shrimp Scampi Recipe)
Garlic shrimp pasta and shrimp scampi are basically cousins, and this recipe makes the connection explicit. A simple, garlic-forward shrimp pasta that sits squarely in scampi territory.
Photo credit: Christina’s Cucina
Sardinian Lorighittas Pasta with Prawns and Scampi
Lorighittas is a hand-twisted ring-shaped Sardinian pasta that’s pretty hard to find outside of specialty shops, which makes this recipe genuinely interesting. Prawns and scampi over an unusual pasta shape worth seeking out.
Photo credit: The Pasta Project
Cajun Shrimp Scampi
A Cajun take on shrimp scampi that’s spicier and bolder than the classic version. Good for when the usual scampi just isn’t bringing enough heat.
Photo credit: The Food Hussy
Dairy Free Shrimp Scampi
Dairy-free shrimp scampi for anyone who loves the dish but has to skip the butter. Still shrimp scampi in every way that counts, just without the dairy.
Photo credit: The Urben Life
Shrimp Scampi
A no-frills shrimp scampi that just gets the job done without overcomplicating things. Worth having when you want the dish exactly as it is.
Photo credit: Good Dinner Mom
Shrimp Scampi Pizza
Shrimp scampi as a pizza topping is one of those ideas that sounds weird until you try it. A dinner that brings two very different favorites together in a way that actually works.
Photo credit: Cooking With Curls
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