Shrimp scampi is a classic Italian-American dish made with shrimp sautéed in a rich, buttery sauce flavored with garlic, lemon juice, and white wine. It is typically served over pasta or with crusty bread. Try this delicious recipe and pair with your favorite pasta and bread!
By: Co+op
Recipe Information
Total Time: 30-40 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 cup flour
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 lemons, zest and juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Preparation
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Dredge the shrimp in flour and place in the preheated skillet. Cook shrimp 3 to 4 minutes on both sides or until shrimp is cooked through and lightly browned on the outside. Set shrimp aside on a paper towel.
In the same skillet, add the garlic, white wine, lemon juice, lemon zest and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for about 4 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce a bit. Add the butter to the sauce and stir until melted. Combine the shrimp and the sauce in the skillet or a large bowl. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serving Suggestion
Serve with rice pilaf or angel hair pasta.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 366, Fat: 18 g, Cholesterol: 203 mg, Sodium: 243 mg, Carbohydrate: 18 g, Dietary Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 25 g