5 from 21 votes
Olive Garden Classic Shrimp Scampi Fritta
Olive Garden Classic Shrimp Scampi Fritta features cornstarch-coated shrimp fried until golden and crispy, served with a buttery white wine and lemon sauce enriched with cream, onion, and parsley. The dish highlights the contrast between crunchy fried shrimp and a smooth, tangy sauce, typical of Italian-American seafood appetizers.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
874 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp shelled, deveined
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- 1 cup butter cut into tablespoon-sized pieces, unsalted
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons onion finely chopped; white onion
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 lemon slice, you will use 5 to 6 slices
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley dry is ok, fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Fried Shrimp Instructions
- Fill a large pan with 3 to 4 inches of vegetable oil Heat the oil to 350 degrees.
- Dredge the shrimp in cornstarch, shake off the excess.
- Fry the shrimp in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack until ready to serve.
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Shrimp Scampi Sauce
- In a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the wine, vinegar, and chopped onion over medium heat until the liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon.
- Add the small cubes of butter and stir until it is melted.
- Add heavy cream, salt, white pepper, lemon slices, parsley, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Place the cooked shrimp on a serving plate and top with white wine sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
874kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
34g
(170%)
Cholesterol
435mg
(145%)
Sodium
1450mg
(60%)
Potassium
189mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1710IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
201mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 874
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 874kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Cholesterol | 435mg | 145% |
| Sodium | 1450mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1710IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 201mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.