THE BEST SHRIMP SCAMPI
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
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.
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Areeba Haroon
[email protected]This shrimp scampi is amazing! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Axsel
[email protected]I've never made shrimp scampi before, but this recipe made it easy. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Wycliffe Osiako
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for shrimp scampi. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.
Sharayna Richards
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this shrimp scampi was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Prayash Kc
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The shrimp scampi was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the shrimp were cooked just right.
Nakiea Davis
[email protected]This is the best shrimp scampi I've ever had. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Barbare Ghvedashvili
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it for my family and friends several times and they all love it.
Vandessa Daniels
[email protected]This shrimp scampi was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. It was the perfect dish for a special occasion.
Ahsan Jameel
[email protected]This was my first time making shrimp scampi and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ganga Dangal
[email protected]I've made this shrimp scampi several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is rich and creamy. I love that it's a one-pan dish, so cleanup is a breeze.
Khalid Brohi
[email protected]This shrimp scampi is a keeper! It was so easy to make and the results were restaurant-quality. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over angel hair pasta and it was a hit with the whole family.