Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Mexican-Style Shrimp Scampi
Mexican-Style Shrimp Scampi is made with shrimp, Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter, and minced onion.
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 10 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Seafood
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Preparation & total time
- Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Keep the return step in order
Keep the removed ingredients ready to return at the specified step.
2. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
3. Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Get to know the ingredients
Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter
In the method: Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
In the method: Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
minced onion
In the method: Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 3 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Unsalted ButterIngredient note
Source: 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)Ingredient note
Source seasoning: Salt and freshly ground black pepperIngredient note
Source seasoning: Salt and freshly ground black pepperIngredient note
Source: 1/4 cup minced onionIngredient note
Source: 8 garlic cloves (minced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 jalapeño (minced)Ingredient note
Source: 3 tablespoons tequila blancoIngredient note
Source: 1 lime (juiced)Ingredient note
Source: 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
How to make it
0 of 6 steps completeMake room for Mexican-Style Shrimp Scampi
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter and serve alone or with white rice or pasta, if desired.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Keep the removed ingredients ready to return at the specified step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat with sauce and continue to cook until the shrimp are fully cooked, about 2 to 3 minutes.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Be sure to purchase peeled and deveined shrimp to make prepping this dish even easier. This shrimp scampi can be served with white rice or pasta.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: muybuenoblog.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
