Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp Scampi delicately poaches large shrimp in a wine garlic butter sauce and is topped with fresh parsley and lemon juice. This delectable recipe can be served with freshly cooked pasta or crusty bread. Shrimp Scampi only takes minutes to cook, but the intense flavor and tender shrimp are what cravings are made of!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste (I don't measure, I just toss some in)
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound extra-large raw shrimp shelled and deveined, tail on
- 4 teaspoons fresh parsley minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice use about half of a lemon
- cooked pasta or crusty bread
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil over low heat. Add 4 cloves garlic and sauté until garlic is infused and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let wine reduce by half, which will take a few minutes.
- Add the 1 pound extra-large raw shrimp in a single layer and poach until they just turn pink, 2 to 4 minutes each side depending upon their size. Stir in 4 teaspoons fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice and serve over cooked pasta or crusty bread.
Notes
Cooking tips for perfect results:
- As you infuse the garlic into the butter, it's important that you find a temperature that turns the garlic a golden brown. Take care not to let it burn.
- To ensure tender, perfectly cooked shrimp, it is best to let them sit at room temperature for a good 30 minutes before cooking. Cold shrimp will take longer to cook and over cooking them might change their texture.
- To avoid lemon seeds from getting into your recipe, use a hand squeezer, a strainer, or a pieces of cheesecloth over the end of your lemon.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 301mg | Sodium: 1259mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 5250IU | Vitamin C: 86.9mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 6.3mg
