Our Best Shrimp Scampi Recipes

"Part of the key to shrimp scampi is lemon juice," Ree Drummond says. "You really can't add too much lemon juice!" She flavors her shrimp scampi with two lemons, the usual butter and garlic, and an unexpected ingredient to give the shrimp a nice spiciness: hot sauce.

Ina Garten's Linguine with Shrimp Scampi calls for lemon juice and lemon zest, and she even tops the dish with lemon slices. Follow her lead and cook the pasta in the garlicky, lemony sauce for just a few minutes before serving to allow the pasta to really absorb the flavor.

Tons of garlicky flavor, endless serving options and only one pan to clean up — this shrimp dish is a slam-dunk. Serve it simply as an appetizer, or spoon it over pasta for a protein-packed main dish.

For a flavorful yet easy-to-prepare dish fit for guests, arrange marinated jumbo shrimp in a shallow baking dish, cover with a buttery and crunchy topping, then bake for only 10 minutes.