Description
Succulent shrimp scampi brings Italian coastal flavors to your kitchen with garlic-infused butter and white wine. Crisp parsley and lemon zest elevate this quick seafood dish for delightful dining.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Scampi Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Flavors:
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Cooked pasta or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium temperature, carefully sautéing minced garlic and red pepper flakes until aromatic without browning, approximately 1 minute.
- Carefully place peeled shrimp into the skillet, ensuring even spacing. Cook until shrimp transform into a vibrant pink color and become opaque, roughly 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp immediately to prevent rubbery texture and set aside on a separate plate.
- Deglaze the skillet by pouring white wine, thoroughly scraping accumulated browned bits from the pan’s bottom. Simmer liquid for 2-3 minutes until it slightly condenses and thickens.
- Reduce heat to low, gently incorporating fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to preference.
- Return cooked shrimp to the skillet, delicately tossing to ensure complete sauce coverage and reheating. Plate immediately over prepared pasta or alongside crusty bread, optionally garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Prevent Rubbery Shrimp: Cook shrimp just until they turn pink and opaque, removing them from heat immediately to maintain their tender, juicy texture.
- Wine Substitution: If avoiding alcohol, replace white wine with low-sodium chicken broth or seafood stock for similar depth of flavor without the wine.
- Quick Cooking Technique: Ensure all ingredients are prepped before starting to cook, as shrimp scampi comes together rapidly and requires immediate attention.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice instead of traditional pasta to make the dish lower in carbohydrates and gluten-free friendly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg