Shrimp Scampi
Difficulty Level: Easy
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Prep Time:10 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT15M5 Minutes
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Yield:2-4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 12 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 25.56g extra-virgin olive oil
- 453.59g medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 118.29ml dry white wine
- 12 garlic cloves, minced
- 38.34g butter
- 25.56g chopped fresh Italian parsley
Scampi is an Italian word for small lobster-like crustaceans. Here in the United States cooks have swapped the scampi for shrimp but kept the name to describe a dish filled with butter garlic and wine deliciousness! Serve with crusty bread or pasta to not waste a drop!
Preparation
STEP 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat.
STEP 2
Add shrimp, salt and pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until shrimp turns pink and is cooked through.
STEP 3
Reduce heat to low and add wine, garlic, butter and parsley. Simmer for 1 minute.
STEP 4
Serve with crusty bread for dipping in sauce or tossed with pasta.
Options
This recipe is also delicious using lobster!