Traditional Italian Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Name: Traditional Italian Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Fresh Jumbo Shrimp (I used Tiger Prawns); 1 large Shallot; 6 clove fresh garlic; 1 cup Pinot Grigio white wine; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lemon; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1 salt & pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb Fresh Jumbo Shrimp (I used Tiger Prawns)
1 large Shallot
6 clove fresh garlic
1 cup Pinot Grigio white wine
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 salt & pepper to taste

1
Clean Shrimp by removing the shell but leaving the tail on & removing the bottom vein & then butterfly the shrimp by slicing open the top down to the top vein all the way down to the top vein & remove & rinse the cleaned butterflied shrimp
2
Salt & pepper the cleaned shrimp
3
Finely dice the shallots & mince the garlic
4
In a saute pan add the olive oil & 2 tablespoons of the butter on a medium high heat & then add the shallots and garlic with a pinch of red pepper flake & cook until shallots are clear but dont brown the garlic
5
Add the shrimp & saute until they turn color & remove immediately...they don't have to be cooked all the way through.
6
Add the white wine to the pan with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter & the juice of a lemon & let simmer for a few minutes
7
Add the shrimp back to the pan with the finely minced parsely & cook & toss for a minute or two depending on how big the shrimp are
8
Plate, serve, eat & enjoy
9
Also delicious on top of spaghetti just double the sauce recipe

310

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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: 1 lb Fresh Jumbo Shrimp (I used Tiger Prawns), 1 large Shallot, 6 clove fresh garlic, 1 cup Pinot Grigio white wine, and more.

Yes, Traditional Italian 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.

Traditional Italian Shrimp Scampi

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