Shrimp Scampi-Style
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
This shrimp appetizer has a traditional sauce of garlic, shallots, white wine, and lemon juice.
Servings:
Makes 8 servings
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Ingredients
-
24 largeshrimp (about 1-1/2 pounds total)see savings
-
1/2 teaspoonsaltsee savings
-
2 tablespoonsunsalted buttersee savings
-
2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oilsee savings
-
3 tablespoonsminced garlicsee savings
-
1/3 cupminced shallotssee savings
-
2 cupsdry white winesee savings
-
3 tablespoonslemon juicesee savings
-
1/2 teaspoonsaltsee savings
-
1 tablespoonfinely chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsleysee savings
-
2 teaspoonssnipped fresh thymesee savings
See More
Shop Related Products
Directions
1.
Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
2.
In a large skillet, combine butter and olive oil. Heat over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp, wine, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque, stirring occasionally. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon; cover and keep warm.
3.
Continue to gently boil liquid in skillet, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until liquid is slightly thickened and reduced to about 1 cup. Stir in parsley and thyme.
4.
Return shrimp to skillet and toss gently to coat with liquid in skillet. Transfer to a serving dish; serve warm.
5.
Makes 8 servings
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 189, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 388 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 14 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 12%, Calcium 5%, Iron 9%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Add Your Review
Related Recipe
- More Recipes Like This
- Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Bread
- Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
- Sizzling Shrimp Scampi
Articles
shrimp: Leftover Logic
...Okay, we know cleaning shrimp is no fun. But if you're making a favorite scampi recipe for company... will be a treasure trove of ready to go shrimp for an easy pasta or salad dish (like the chopped shrimp... be the ultimate party appetizer. To kick off, make sure you have a really good shrimp knife, the kind that curves... read more...
...Okay, we know cleaning shrimp is no fun. But if you're making a favorite scampi recipe for company... will be a treasure trove of ready to go shrimp for an easy pasta or salad dish (like the chopped shrimp... be the ultimate party appetizer. To kick off, make sure you have a really good shrimp knife, the kind that curves... read more...
Grilled Miso Shrimp: 30-Minute Meal
...What's not to love about grilled shrimp for dinner? First, grilled shrimp are delicious, period... shrimp their ever-so-slight exotic edge. Third (and perhaps most important of all), they're quick... flavor with little effort. And with this Grilled Miso Shrimp recipe, you've got it. Whatever you do, don... read more...
...What's not to love about grilled shrimp for dinner? First, grilled shrimp are delicious, period... shrimp their ever-so-slight exotic edge. Third (and perhaps most important of all), they're quick... flavor with little effort. And with this Grilled Miso Shrimp recipe, you've got it. Whatever you do, don... read more...
Shrimp BLT with Pesto Mayo: 30-Minute Meal
...Here's a variation on the classic BLT--a shrimp BLT with pesto mayo and bacon--that's maybe more... wouldn't be a BLT without bacon, but we like turkey bacon in this particular sandwich). The shrimp gets... with this shrimp BLT with pesto mayo version. The shrimp adds some heft to the sandwich. The pesto mayo, although... read more...
...Here's a variation on the classic BLT--a shrimp BLT with pesto mayo and bacon--that's maybe more... wouldn't be a BLT without bacon, but we like turkey bacon in this particular sandwich). The shrimp gets... with this shrimp BLT with pesto mayo version. The shrimp adds some heft to the sandwich. The pesto mayo, although... read more...
More Great Recipe Ideas from Better Homes and Gardens
