Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Name: Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lbs uncooked, peeled and deveined shrimp; 4 teaspoons minced garlic; Crushed red pepper; 2 sticks butter; 1/4-1/2 cup dry white wine; 3-3.5 tablespoons lemon juice; 3-3.5 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons oregano; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1.5 lbs angel hair pasta; Additional 3-6 tablespoons of butter.; 1/3 cup chopped parsley; Freshly grated Parmesan or Peccorino-Romano cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs uncooked, peeled and deveined shrimp
4 teaspoons minced garlic
Crushed red pepper
2 sticks butter
1/4-1/2 cup dry white wine
3-3.5 tablespoons lemon juice
3-3.5 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1.5 lbs angel hair pasta
Additional 3-6 tablespoons of butter.
1/3 cup chopped parsley
Freshly grated Parmesan or Peccorino-Romano cheese

1
Heat water for pasta in large pot until boiling. Add salt to taste.
2
Saute shrimp in olive oil, a few dashes of crushed red pepper and garlic in a large skillet until browned and cooked through. Transfer to bowl.
3
Melt butter in same pan. Scrape up browned bits. Add salt, oregano, pepper, lemon juice and wine. Heat to a simmer. Return shrimp and accumulatated juices to pan. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste.
4
Meanwhile, cook pasta to taste, about 4 minutes. Drain . Add 3-6 tablespoons butter and toss until incorporated. This prevents pasta from too quickly absorbing all the scampi sauce.
5
Serve scampi over pasta. Sprinkle with parsley. Pass grated Parmesan or Peccorino-Romano at the table.

1370

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 lbs uncooked, peeled and deveined shrimp, 4 teaspoons minced garlic, Crushed red pepper, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Scampi falls under the Seafood 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.

Shrimp Scampi

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