Sizzling Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Name: Sizzling Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened; 3 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 pounds large shrimpshelled and deveined, tails left on; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced basil leaves; Crusty bread, for serving

Servings: persons

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
3 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds large shrimpshelled and deveined, tails left on
1 tablespoon thinly sliced basil leaves
Crusty bread, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 450.
2
In a medium bowl, mix the butter with the garlic, 2 teaspoons of the parsley, the lemon zest, lemon juice and thyme and 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 the basil leaves.
6
Serve hot with bread.

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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 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped, 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Sizzling 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.

Sizzling Shrimp Scampi

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