CLASSIC SHRIMP SCAMPI
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
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
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Shashi Rai
[email protected]This is one of my favorite shrimp scampi recipes. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
Kyle Hamlin
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Gareth sarjeant
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp cook quickly and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
M Unis
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Elizabeth Chase
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
zulfquara ali
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Nathan Adam
[email protected]This is one of my favorite shrimp scampi recipes. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
Justin Seagull
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Rice Sheikh
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp cook quickly and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Kriz Jax
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
ROHAIL SHAHZAD
[email protected]I've been looking for a good shrimp scampi recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves shrimp scampi.
Busuulwa Charles
[email protected]I made this for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up. The sauce is so good that I could have just eaten it with a spoon.
Rashid Katongole
[email protected]This is the best shrimp scampi I've ever had! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.