Description
Shrimp scampi is an Italian classic that’s quick enough for a weeknight but special enough for company. Juicy shrimp sizzle in garlic, lemon, and white wine before being twirled with buttered linguine.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (454 grams)
Fats and Oils:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm a skillet with olive oil and butter at medium heat until butter melts and becomes fragrant.
- Introduce minced garlic and red pepper flakes, allowing them to release their aromatic essence for approximately 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side.
- Deglaze the skillet by pouring white wine and fresh lemon juice, letting the liquid simmer and reduce for 2-3 minutes while creating a light, flavorful sauce.
- Incorporate the remaining butter and chopped fresh parsley, swirling the pan to create a glossy, herb-infused coating for the shrimp.
- Serve right away over pasta or with crusty bread while hot.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in this classic dish.
- Toast red pepper flakes briefly to release their intense, aromatic oils before adding other ingredients.
- Choose a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc to enhance the seafood’s delicate taste.
- Adjust cooking time carefully to prevent overcooking shrimp, which can become rubbery and tough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg