Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Shrimp scampi is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring juicy shrimp in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. This quick recipe can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or paired with pasta for a complete meal. Perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to elegant gatherings, this dish is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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 crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails intact
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons minced parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter with olive oil.
- Add minced shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 3 minutes or until pink. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Pour wine into the skillet and simmer for 1 minute.
- Melt the remaining butter and return the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and top with parsley and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- Spice it up by adding more red pepper flakes or omit for a milder flavor.
- Use tarragon or chives in place of parsley for a variation in herbs.
- Add spinach leaves just before finishing for a healthy addition.
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