Marc Anthony's Scampi Salad Recipe

Name: Marc Anthony's Scampi Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 tablespoon (1 turn around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 (a couple of pinches) teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/2 cup (a generous splash) dry white wine; 1/2 lemon, juiced; A handful of chopped flat leaf parsley; Coarse salt and black pepper; Caesar Greens, recipe follows; 1 (2 ounce) tin anchovy, drained; 4 large cloves garlic, cracked away from skins and finely chopped; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons (several drops) Worcestershire sauce; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/4 cup pasteurized cholesterol-free egg product, available on dairy aisle; Coarsely ground black pepper, to your taste; 1/2 cup (a couple of handfuls) grated Parmigiano; 2 large heads romaine lettuce, trimmed to hearts and coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 tablespoon (1 turn around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 (a couple of pinches) teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup (a generous splash) dry white wine
1/2 lemon, juiced
A handful of chopped flat leaf parsley
Coarse salt and black pepper
Caesar Greens, recipe follows
1 (2 ounce) tin anchovy, drained
4 large cloves garlic, cracked away from skins and finely chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons (several drops) Worcestershire sauce
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup pasteurized cholesterol-free egg product, available on dairy aisle
Coarsely ground black pepper, to your taste
1/2 cup (a couple of handfuls) grated Parmigiano
2 large heads romaine lettuce, trimmed to hearts and coarsely chopped

1
Butterfly shrimp by splitting meat almost all the way through lengthwise.
2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium to medium high heat.
3
Add oil and butter to pan and melt butter.
4
Add crushed pepper, garlic, and shrimp.
5
Saute shrimp until pink but not cooked through, 2 minutes, then add wine and let it almost evaporate out, another 2 minutes.
6
Remove pan from heat and sprinkle shrimp with lemon juice and parsley then season with salt and pepper, to taste.
7
Pile several shrimp on each plate of Caesar Greens and serve.
8
To make dressing, combine anchovies, garlic, and oil in a metal or heatproof glass bowl.
9
Place bowl on grill top and cover grill.
10
Cook oil mixture 2 or 3 minutes or until garlic is speaking by sizzling in oil.
11
Remove dressing from heat and beat warm oil with a fork until the anchovies break up completely and dissipates in oil.
12
Cooked anchovies melt away easily and the flavor changes from fishy to nutty.
13
Transfer oil mixture to a large salad bowl.
14
Add Worcestershire, lemon juice, egg, pepper, and cheese while beating with fork.
15
Toss greens to coat with dressing.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined, 1 tablespoon (1 turn around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 (a couple of pinches) teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Marc Anthony's Scampi Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Marc Anthony's Scampi Salad

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