CLASSIC SHRIMP SCAMPI

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From the NY Times-the photo was amazing and had me hooked. Serve with cooked pasta and crusty fresh bread.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Lemon

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine or 1/2 cup broth
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper
1 3/4 lbs large shrimp, shelled, can use extra large shrimp too
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 lemon, juice of, squeeze juice and reserve

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil.
  • Add garlic and saute 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 saute until they just turn pink, 2-4 minutes depending upon their size.
  • Stir in the parsley and lemon juice and serve over pasta or accompanied by a crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.7, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 317.7, Sodium 667.4, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 40.9

Ch Saad
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Very tasty! I took other reviewers' advice and added some crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of a kick. Served with crusty bread for dipping.


Lucy Abia
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This dish was a hit with my family. The flavors were bright and fresh. I served with rice.


Jason Deel
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Sauce was very tasty! The lemon flavor is a nice twist on the traditional scampi recipe.


Franklin Ochiagha
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This was a fast, easy, and tasty meal! I used frozen shrimp and it turned out perfect. I served with fettuccine.


Dante Morris
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This was a very delicious recipe. My husband really enjoyed it served over angel hair pasta.


Jack Baker
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Amazing recipe! The wine and lemon sauce was very tasty. I served with rice.


Prince Ohejam
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My husband really enjoyed this twist on the traditional shrimp scampi. I served over rice and it was a perfect pairing.


Chaudhary Jee
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The scampi sauce is truly the star of this dish. The flavors are light and bright. I served this over linguine. A great weeknight meal!


Gizmo Mygwe
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


fasika Tamiru
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This shrimp scampi is the best I've ever had! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


mohammad jamir uddin
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I made this shrimp scampi for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and the ingredients were affordable.


ice gawdd
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This was my first time making shrimp scampi and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Khsn Khang
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I've made this shrimp scampi several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal or for a special occasion.


Doni Yasi
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This shrimp scampi is delicious and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use frozen shrimp, which makes it a great last-minute meal.


Kato Hassan
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I made this shrimp scampi for my boyfriend and he loved it! He said it was the best shrimp scampi he's ever had.


Elena Bardhi
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This shrimp scampi is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use frozen shrimp, which makes it a great last-minute meal.


Shadow knight_250
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I've made this shrimp scampi several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal or for a special occasion.


anglo massoud
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This was my first time making shrimp scampi and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Nurani Akter
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I made this shrimp scampi for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and the ingredients were affordable.


Kaliwal Rangoona
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This shrimp scampi is the best I've ever had! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.