Shrimp Scampi
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
233 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Shrimp Scampi
Description
This Shrimp Scampi recipe begins by marinating peeled, deveined shrimp with minced garlic, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and half the olive oil for one hour. The shrimp are then cooked briefly in the remaining olive oil until browned. The pan is deglazed with dry white wine and lemon juice, then reduced before incorporating butter to form a smooth sauce.
The finished dish has a balance of savory, slightly spicy, citrusy, and rich buttery notes that coat the shrimp, which remain tender due to quick cooking. The garlic and red pepper flakes add mild heat and aroma, while the lemon juice brightens the sauce. Parsley can be added for a fresh finish.
Shrimp Scampi can be served alone or with accompaniments such as pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak the sauce. The preparation highlights quick marination and cooking for optimal shrimp texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup olive oil divided
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled, deveined, large
- 1/4 cup white wine dry
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- parsley optional
Instructions
- Add the garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, 1/2 of the olive oil and shrimp to a bowl and let marinate for 60 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the other half of the olive oil and the shrimp (reserve the marinade) to the pan, cooking on each side for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan, add in the wine, lemon juice and reserved marinade and cook for 3-4 minutes or until reduced by half before adding in the butter and cooking and additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add the shrimp back to the pan, toss to coat and serve with parsley as a garnish if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 210mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 978mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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