Southern Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Name: Southern Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/4 pound large shrimp, preferably wild American shrimp (16/20 or 21/25 count), peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup wine; 6 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 pound large shrimp, preferably wild American shrimp (16/20 or 21/25 count), peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup wine
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1
In a bowl, toss garlic, salt and pepper with the shrimp, which may be refrigerated, well covered, for several hours at this point.
2
When ready to cook, heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat until it shimmers, then add shrimp and move shrimp around in the pan for about 2 minutes, or until the color just begins to turn from translucent.
3
Remove shrimp, reduce heat to medium-high and add wine, scraping up any bits on the bottom of the pan.
4
Cook for a couple of minutes to reduce, then add butter and swirl the pan to melt it.
5
Put shrimp back into pan, stir about a minute to finishing cooking and add lemon juice.
6
Remove to serving dish, sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes, adding more pepper if desired.
7
Serve over rice or pasta or as is.

473

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 1/4 pound large shrimp, preferably wild American shrimp (16/20 or 21/25 count), peeled and deveined, and more.

Yes, Southern 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.

Southern Shrimp Scampi

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