A classic shrimp scampi recipe with a garlic butter sauce, white wine, and lemon. This easy shrimp scampi is perfect for a weeknight meal and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
Method:
- In a small bowl, whisk together wine, lemon juice, butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add shrimp and cook until opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add parsley, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and cream and bring to a boil. Add Parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth. Add cornstarch and water and whisk until thickened.
- Add shrimp back to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Potential changes & improvements:
There are a few potential changes and improvements that could be made to this recipe:
- Instead of white wine, you could use red wine or even sherry.
- You could add some chopped mushrooms to the recipe.
- If you want a bit more of a kick, you could add more red pepper flakes.
- You could serve this shrimp scampi over pasta, rice, or even quinoa.
Works Well With…
Shrimp scampi goes well with a variety of other foods. Here are a few suggestions:
- Serve with a side of steamed broccoli or green beans.
- Serve over a bed of cooked pasta, rice, or quinoa.
- Pair with a glass of white wine or red wine.
Common Mistakes:
There are a few common mistakes that people make when making shrimp scampi:
- Not cooking the shrimp long enough – be sure to cook the shrimp until they are opaque and no longer pink.
- Not whisking the sauce well enough – be sure to whisk the sauce until it is smooth and there are no lumps.
- Adding too much red pepper flakes – a little goes a long way, so start with a small amount and add more to taste.
Nutritional Information:
This recipe is relatively high in calories and fat, but is also a good source of protein and some vitamins and minerals. Each serving contains:
- Calories: 527
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 481 mg
- Sodium: 1810 mg
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Protein: 53 g
Allergens:
This recipe contains the following allergens:
- Shellfish
- Dairy