Description
Delectable shrimp scampi recipe brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to kitchen tables with elegant simplicity. Succulent shrimp swim in garlic-butter sauce, promising restaurant-quality dining that delights palates and creates memorable meal experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Freshly grated Parmesan (optional, for serving)
- Cooked pasta, rice, or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat shrimp completely dry using paper towels, then season generously with salt and freshly ground pepper to amplify inherent flavors.
- Searing: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, quickly cook shrimp until turning pink and slightly golden, approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to a holding plate.
- Sauce Development: Leverage remaining skillet heat to melt additional butter, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Sprinkle red pepper flakes for subtle kick, then deglaze with white wine, reducing liquid volume by half to concentrate complex flavor profile.
- Finishing: Incorporate lemon juice and zest into the reduced sauce, reunite shrimp with the aromatic liquid, gently tossing to ensure complete coating and uniform temperature. Garnish with chopped parsley for fresh herbaceous notes.
- Serving: Plate over preferred accompaniment like pasta or rice, crown with grated Parmesan cheese and additional lemon wedges for personalized citrus enhancement.
Notes
- Dry Shrimp Completely: Pat shrimp with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring perfect searing and preventing steaming instead of browning.
- Control Heat Precisely: Cook shrimp quickly over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes per side to prevent rubbery texture, watching for pink color transformation.
- Balance Sauce Intensity: Adjust red pepper flakes and white wine reduction to personalize heat and depth, tasting as you go for perfect flavor balance.
- Avoid Overcooking Seafood: Remove shrimp immediately when they turn pink to maintain tender, juicy texture, preventing tough and chewy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg