Shrimp Scampi (Printable Version)
Juicy shrimp cooked with garlic, butter, lemon, and white wine, served on pasta or bread.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Seafood
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450 g big shrimp, peeled and cleaned
→ Fats and Oils
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30 ml extra virgin olive oil
03 -
45 g unsalted butter
→ Aromatics and Seasonings
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, as you like
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1.25 ml red pepper flakes (if you want some heat)
06 -
4 garlic cloves, minced finely
→ Liquids
07 -
Juice from 1 lemon (about 30 ml)
08 -
120 ml dry white wine or chicken broth
→ Herbs and Cheese
09 -
25 g grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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15 g fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped up
→ Serving Suggestion
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Crusty bread or cooked pasta
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
01 -
Cook shrimp in the pan until they turn pink and aren't see-through, about 2-3 minutes each side. Take them out and keep aside.
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Melt butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Toss in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until you smell their aroma, around 1-2 minutes.
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Pour the wine or chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up those tasty browned bits on the bottom. Let it bubble gently for 2-3 minutes to shrink a bit.
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Mix in the lemon juice and parsley. Add shrimp back to the pan and stir them around so they soak up the sauce.
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Dish it out right away. Top with Parmesan if you want. Goes great over pasta or with crunchy bread.
# Helpful Tips:
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Using both butter and olive oil adds a nice rich flavor and smell. Tweak the red pepper flakes to match how spicy you like it. Serve fast so shrimp stays tender.