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Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi

Delicious Shrimp Scampi with garlic, butter, and lemon flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 424 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Small skillet
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 9 cloves garlic 5 finely chopped, 4 grated, divided
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 7 Tbsp. unsalted butter divided
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 3 tsp. finely grated lemon zest divided
  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • cup fresh parsley, finely chopped plus more for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, toss shrimp and 2 grated cloves garlic; season with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use (no more than 30 minutes).
  • In a small skillet over medium-low heat, melt 2 Tbsp. butter until foam subsides. Add 2 grated cloves garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in bread crumbs and toast, tossing occasionally, until deeply golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1 tsp. lemon zest, season with a heavy pinch of salt, and stir to combine. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 Tbsp. butter. Working in batches if needed, add shrimp and cook, tossing occasionally, until just pink all the way through, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a plate.
  • In same skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add red pepper flakes and remaining 5 chopped cloves garlic and cook, stirring, until garlic is beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add wine, lemon juice, and remaining 2 teaspoons lemon zest and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about one-third, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and swirl in remaining 3 Tbsp. butter, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until butter emulsifies into sauce. Add parsley and stir to combine.
  • Return shrimp and any accumulated liquid to skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  • Top with garlic bread crumbs and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 424kcal
Keyword buttery shrimp, Garlic shrimp, pasta, Quick Recipe, Seafood, shrimp scampi
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