Shrimp Scampi Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
278 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by melting a portion of unsalted butter with olive oil, creating a rich base for sautéing aromatics. Minced shallots, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes are lightly sautéed to release their flavors without burning. Shrimp are then added and cooked just until they start to turn pink, maintaining their juicy texture. They are temporarily removed to prevent overcooking during the reduction of white wine in the pan.
After simmering the wine to intensify its flavor, the remaining butter is incorporated to enrich the sauce. The shrimp return to the pan to finish cooking gently in this sauce, absorbing additional flavor. Seasoned with salt, pepper, fresh lemon zest, and chopped parsley, this final touch delivers brightness and herbal freshness to balance the buttery richness.
Following the recommended cooking tips such as avoiding overcrowding the pan ensures even cooking and prevents steaming the shrimp. Removing shrimp while deglazing with wine helps achieve tender shrimp without toughness. The dish pairs well with crusty bread, pasta, or rice to soak up the flavorful butter sauce. Attention to gentle heat preserves the aromatics’ flavor, resulting in a balanced, well-rounded shrimp scampi.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot minced (about 3 tablespoons
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 pound Shrimp extra large, peeled and deveined with tails intact
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- lemon zest from 1
- 2 teaspoons parsley minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and the oil together.
- Add shallots, garlic and pepper flakes and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add shrimp and continue to sauté for 3 minutes, until shrimp begin to turn pink. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer shrimp to plate.
- Pour wine into skillet and simmer for 1 minute.
- Melt remaining butter and return shrimp back to skillet. Continue to cook until shrimp has just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove skillet from heat and top with parsley and lemon zest. Serve.
Notes
- Frozen prepackaged shrimp are usually less expensive and comparable in quality to fresh from the seafood counter.
- Removing the shrimp before deglazing with wine prevents overcooking and keeps them tender.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan when sautéing shrimp to ensure even cooking and prevent steaming.
- Use medium heat to avoid burning shallots and garlic, which can impart bitterness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 316mg | 105% |
| Sodium | 888mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 392IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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