Best 6 Easy Awesome Shrimp Scampi Recipes

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In this article, we are going to dive into the world of flavors and bring you the ultimate guide to cooking a mouthwatering dish: Easy Awesome Shrimp Scampi. This classic seafood delight is a symphony of flavors, combining succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, tangy lemon, and fresh herbs. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting out, this guide will provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to make the most flavorful and impressive shrimp scampi. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI



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Laced with a refreshing splash of lemon, this special shrimp entree couldn't be much easier to assemble. Says Paula Wray of Frederick, Maryland, "I have a tendency to overcook shrimp, but using the cooked variety fixed that!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ounces uncooked linguine
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon Italian seasoning
6 cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, cook garlic in butter and oil until golden. Stir in the lemon juice, Italian seasoning and shrimp; heat through. Drain linguine; toss with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

THE BEST SHRIMP SCAMPI



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A classic menu item from every great Italian-American restaurant, this shrimp scampi hits all the right notes - buttery, lemony, garlicky. We love it for its simplicity and balance of flavor (copious amounts of butter help, too!). But while it looks and tastes fancy, this dish is actually very easy to make. The white wine sauce gets a spicy finish from red pepper flakes, perfect for soaking up with good crusty bread or cooked pasta.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails on (see Cook's Note)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon grated garlic (about 3 cloves)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 1 lemon
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
Crusty bread or pasta, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the skillet. Add half the shrimp and cook until golden pink, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl. Melt another tablespoon of the butter in the skillet and cook the remaining shrimp.
  • Return the skillet to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and let it melt. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the wine and lemon juice. Increase the heat to high and boil the liquid until it thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the parsley. Add the shrimp back to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Transfer to a serving dish and top with more chopped parsley. Serve with crusty bread or pasta.

SHRIMP SCAMPI



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A simple but elegant shrimp dish. Combine it with garlic bread and a salad for a delicious dinner.

Provided by RNCOGGINS

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Shrimp     100+ Shrimp Scampi Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
½ cup butter
4 cloves minced garlic
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup dry white wine
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in pasta and return pot to boil. Cook until al dente. Drain well.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in wine and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds while stirring constantly.
  • Mix shrimp with drained pasta in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 246.7 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 680.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI



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Make and share this Easy Shrimp Scampi recipe from Food.com.

Provided by John Alving

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined,if desired (21 to 25 per pound)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dry vermouth
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 pinch cayenne
salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 12-inch skillet over high heat until hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat bottom of pan.
  • Add 1 pound shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until just opaque, about 1 minute; transfer to medium bowl.
  • Return pan to heat and repeat process with remaining oil and shrimp.
  • Return empty skillet to medium-low heat; melt 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Off heat, add lemon juice and vermouth.
  • Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter; add parsley and cayenne, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Return shrimp and accumulated juices to skillet.
  • Toss to combine; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 368.5, Sodium 339.5, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 46.6

CLASSIC SHRIMP SCAMPI



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Scampi are tiny, lobster-like crustaceans with pale pink shells (also called langoustines). Italian cooks in the United States swapped shrimp for scampi, but kept both names. Thus the dish was born, along with inevitable variations. This classic recipe makes a simple garlic, white wine and butter sauce that goes well with a pile of pasta or with a hunk of crusty bread. However you make the dish, once the shrimp are added to the pan, the trick is to cook them just long enough that they turn pink all over, but not until their bodies curl into rounds with the texture of tires.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, weeknight, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine or broth
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 3/4 pounds large or extra-large shrimp, shelled
1/3 cup chopped parsley
Freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon
Cooked pasta or crusty bread

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine or broth, salt, red pepper flakes and plenty of black pepper and bring to a simmer. Let wine reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and sauté until they just turn pink, 2 to 4 minutes depending upon their size. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice and serve over pasta or accompanied by crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 285, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1129 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

EASY & HEALTHY SHRIMP SCAMPI



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Found this recipe on Pinterest and it was delicious! I wanted to post it on Food.com for safekeeping ;^) The original web address for this recipe is http://www.smokedngrilled.com/easy-healthy-shrimp-scampi/

Provided by Hollyism

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/4 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
6 -8 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup parsley, minced (plus 1 tbsp)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Saute the shrimp until just pink, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook stirring constantly, about 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon transfer the shrimp to a platter and keep them warm.
  • In the skillet, combine the broth, wine, lemon juice, 1/4 cup of the parsley, the salt and pepper; and bring it to a boil. Boil uncovered, until the sauce is reduced by half.
  • Spoon the sauce over the shrimp. Serve garnished with the lemon wedges and sprinkled with the remaining tablespoon of parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.4, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 179.1, Sodium 963.4, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 20.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp. Fresh shrimp have a sweeter flavor and a firmer texture than frozen shrimp.
  • Devein the shrimp. Deveining the shrimp removes the digestive tract, which can be gritty and unpleasant to eat.
  • Use a large skillet. A large skillet will allow the shrimp to cook evenly without overcrowding.
  • Cook the shrimp in batches if necessary. If you're cooking a lot of shrimp, cook them in batches to prevent overcrowding.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. Overcooked shrimp are tough and rubbery. Cook them just until they turn pink and opaque.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what really makes shrimp scampi shine. Use a sauce that's made with fresh herbs, garlic, and butter.
  • Serve shrimp scampi with pasta or rice. Shrimp scampi is traditionally served with pasta or rice, but you can also serve it with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Shrimp scampi is a classic dish that's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and impressive meal that your friends and family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give shrimp scampi a try. You won't be disappointed!

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