Easy Shrimp Scampi
September 11, 2008 at 9:48 am 12 comments
Such a sad day. We lived a couple of blocks and a short ferry ride (just off the tip of Manhattan) from the World Trade Center for 9 years ~ in fact, I could walk out of our apartment building and just stand there and look at it. We were there when the WTC was bombed in 1993 ~ we heard it ~ and I am glad that we were not there in 2001. I’ll be saying a prayer for all those innocent lives lost.
Shrimp Scampi! I can’t tell you how much I love it. It’s so easy to make. I think some people don’t like to cook with shrimp because they are easy to overcook and then they get chewy and not so good. Just cook until they turn pink on the outside and opaque on the inside. It’s really a matter of minutes.
I serve it with rice and peas ~ although it’s good with pasta, too.
Easy Shrimp Scampi
1 pound large fresh shrimp
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 tsp. dried crushed red pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or you can use dried
Peel shrimp and devein.
In a large skillet, saute minced garlic in hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the butter and stir until it melts. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in wine and red pepper; reduce heat, and simmer 1 to 2 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink.
Sprinkle with the fresh parsley and serve over your choice of rice or pasta.
Makes 4 servings.
Happy Cooking!
Entry filed under: Easy, Entertaining, Main Dish, Recipes, Seafood, Shrimp. Tags: Easy, Entertaining, Main Dish, Recipes, Seafood, Shrimp.
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Maggie Belbusti | July 19, 2012 at 4:33 pm
I’v found that most “italian” recipes on the internet are bland and NEVER have enough garlic…. in addition to the minced fresh garlic, I squeezed in an entire head of freshly roasted garlic, followed others and added a bit more wine… and a bit more for me…
…. absolutely delis!!!
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TaylorJefferson | May 7, 2012 at 4:07 pm
I love this shrimp i am gonna to try those!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Pat D. | April 6, 2012 at 6:02 pm
I add just a tad bit more wine to mine, but this recipe is AWESOME!! Comes out perfect every time and don’t be afraid to put that whole stick of butter in… It makes all the difference in the world!!
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Tina Burris | August 13, 2011 at 5:32 pm
I love to cook different foods .Ican cookalmost anything.My freinds &family really likes my cooking
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PinkArmenia | June 17, 2011 at 4:51 pm
I add a bit of clam juice to the wine. It comes out ok, but not as great as grilled shrimp… I had it once @ Tony Romas and it was sooo good, went back for more last week and found out they’re not serving it anymore
I am still trying to find that magic recipe, anyone has an idea how to make a smoky and juicy grilled shrimp with garlic? 
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Skip | October 1, 2010 at 11:11 pm
This looks really good, You ought to try Mussels in white wine sauce some time, thats really good too! Sautee some shallots and garlic in 2 tablespoons of Olive Oli. when shallots become transculsent add 4 tablespoons of butter, 1 cup white wine, 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 lbs. Mussels, steam for about 7 or 8 minutes and garnish with some parsley. Make sure to use some good French bread for mopping!
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Kerry | July 14, 2010 at 3:24 pm
WOW! this is exactly what i do!!! a lot of people are scared of all that butter, but doesn’t it make it FANTASTIC!?
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Jenn | October 24, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Thanks Nancy
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nancycg56 | October 23, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Jenn ~ just make sure you don’t overcook the shrimp and it’ll be great! Congrats on your marriage
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Jenn | October 23, 2008 at 7:05 pm
I am going to try making this for my husband and I on Sunday. We have only been married 2 weeks, so far my cooking hasn’t run him off. Wish me luck!
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Jess | September 11, 2008 at 10:55 am
I can’t wait to try this!!! I LOVE shrimp scampi! This looks delicious!