Shrimp Scampi
Classic shrimp scampi recipe with garlic, white wine, parsley, and butter.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup parsley minced
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Begin by mixing the shrimp with the baking soda and kosher salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Heat a large pan to medium heat and add the olive oil and butter to the pan. Once butter melts add the garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Add the white wine and crushed red pepper to the pan and turn heat to high.
- Once the wine reduces by half (about 3-5 minutes) add the shrimp in and turn the heat back down to medium.
- Cook the shrimp until they turn light pink and firm. Depending on the size of shrimp this will take anywhere from 3-5 minutes.
- Once shrimp are fully cooked through turn off the heat and add the parsley and the juice of half a lemon. Season with a nice amount of black pepper.
- Taste test the sauce and make any final adjustments to salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper if required. Serve with crusty Italian bread. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Baking soda makes shrimp plumper and juicier.
- Fresh good quality ingredients make all the difference in this dish.
- Use fresh garlic, parsley, and good quality white wine.
- Leftovers can be reheated gently on the stovetop until warmed through.
- Serve with crusty Italian bread. For pasta add 50 percent more wine and butter. Also use a bit more pasta water to make a sauce that won't dry out.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.3g | Protein: 39.2g | Fat: 21.4g | Saturated Fat: 9.2g | Cholesterol: 389mg | Sodium: 925mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1mg