Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Name: Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sticks Unsalted Butter, Softened; 3 cloves Garlic, Very Finely Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Plus 2 Teaspoons Flat-leaf Parsley, Chopped, Divided; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Zest; 1 teaspoon Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice; 1/2 teaspoons Thyme, Finely Chopped; 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1 dash Salt And Pepper, To Taste; 3 pounds Shrimp, Deveined And Peeled With Tails On; 1 Tablespoon Sliced Basil

Servings: persons

2 sticks Unsalted Butter, Softened
3 cloves Garlic, Very Finely Chopped
1 Tablespoon Plus 2 Teaspoons Flat-leaf Parsley, Chopped, Divided
1- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Zest
1 teaspoon Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
1/2 teaspoons Thyme, Finely Chopped
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1 dash Salt And Pepper, To Taste
3 pounds Shrimp, Deveined And Peeled With Tails On
1 Tablespoon Sliced Basil

1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a medium bowl, mix the butter with the garlic, 2 teaspoons of parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
In a large gratin dish, arrange the shrimp, tails up, in a circular pattern.
4
Dot the shrimp with the flavored butter and roast for about 10 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and the butter is bubbling.
5
Sprinkle the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley and basil leaves.
6
Serve hot with bread.
7
(Recipe courtesy of Melissa Rubel Jacobson, from Food & Wine, October 2009.)

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sticks Unsalted Butter, Softened, 3 cloves Garlic, Very Finely Chopped, 1 Tablespoon Plus 2 Teaspoons Flat-leaf Parsley, Chopped, Divided, 1- 1/2 teaspoon 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.

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