Scampi Appetizer Alla Buonavia Recipe

Name: Scampi Appetizer Alla Buonavia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing dish; 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine; chopped fresh chives; ½ cup dry white wine; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 6 slices Italian bread, 1/4 inch thick toasted and kept warm; 1 lemon, cut into slices; parsley sprig (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing dish
3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
chopped fresh chives
½ cup dry white wine
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 slices Italian bread, 1/4 inch thick toasted and kept warm
1 lemon, cut into slices
parsley sprig (optional)

1
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet, over medium heat.
2
Add the garlic and cook, shaking the pan, until light golden, about 2 minutes.
3
Raise the heat to high, add the shrimp, and toss until they are bright pink and seared on all sides, about 2 minutes.
4
Stir in the chopped chives, then add the wine, butter, and lemon juice.
5
Bring to a boil, and boil until the shrimp are barely opaque in the center and the sauce is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
6
Stir in the chopped parsley and crushed red pepper.
7
Season with salt.
8
Place a piece of warm toast in the center of each of six warm plates.
9
Spoon the shrimp and sauce over the toast, drizzling some of the sauce around the toast.
10
Decorate the plates with lemon slices, and with the parsley sprigs andor whole chives, if using.

321

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing dish, 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine, chopped fresh chives, ½ cup dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Scampi Appetizer Alla Buonavia falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Scampi Appetizer Alla Buonavia

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