Shrimp Scampi
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
282 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian
Shrimp Scampi
Description
This Shrimp Scampi recipe features shrimp sautéed briefly in a blend of butter and olive oil infused with minced garlic and a touch of red pepper flakes for mild heat. The shrimp cook until opaque and tender in just a few minutes. After removing the shrimp from the pan, white wine is reduced slightly to concentrate flavor, then the shrimp are returned to coat in the aromatic sauce.
The final result is shrimp with a rich, buttery sauce accented by garlic, subtle spice, and bright notes from wine and parsley. The dish can be served immediately, commonly over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the buttery garlic sauce.
Preparation can be done ahead by peeling and deveining shrimp and mincing garlic. This is a fast dish to cook and assemble once ready to serve. Leftovers can be refrigerated and consumed within a few days, but freezing is not advised to preserve texture quality.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter salted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, large
- ½ cup white wine dry
- ½ cup parsley chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat. Cook the shrimp until bright pink and no longer translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a plate and keep warm.
- Add the wine to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle with the parsley. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level; start with less if you prefer milder flavor.
- Use peeled and deveined shrimp to simplify preparation. Keep tails on for appetizer presentation, or remove for serving over pasta.
- Ingredients like garlic and parsley can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance to speed cooking.
- Serving with crusty bread or crostini is recommended to enjoy the flavorful scampi sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Avoid freezing to maintain shrimp texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 316mg | 105% |
| Sodium | 1021mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1580IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 15.3mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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