Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Name: Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks); 3 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped (please, only use fresh garlic. You can use a little more, if desired); 2 teaspoons chopped flat leaf parsley (Italian parsley); 1 ½ teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave; kosher salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 3 lbs large shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails left on; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (Italian parsley); 1 tablespoon thinly-sliced fresh basil leaf

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
3 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped (please, only use fresh garlic. You can use a little more, if desired)
2 teaspoons chopped flat leaf parsley (Italian parsley)
1 ½ teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave
kosher salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
3 lbs large shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails left on
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (Italian parsley)
1 tablespoon thinly-sliced fresh basil leaf

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
In a medium bowl, mix the butter with the chopped garlic, 2 teaspoons of the chopped parsley, the lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped thyme leaves, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
(Please, don't over-season with the salt and pepper -- start with just a pinch of each and add more, if desired.
4
).
5
In a large gratin dish (or a pretty, shallow oven-proof casserole -- if you don't have a gratin dish), arrange the shrimp, tails up, in a circular pattern.
6
dot the shrimp with the flavored butter and roast for about 10 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and the butter is bubbling.
7
Remove from oven and sprinkle the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley and the basil leaves.
8
Serve hot and don't forget to have some crusty bread.

860

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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: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks), 3 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped (please, only use fresh garlic. You can use a little more, if desired), 2 teaspoons chopped flat leaf parsley (Italian parsley), 1 ½ teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, 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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