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Shrimp scampi with a slice of lemon on a black skillet.

Shrimp Scampi

Chef Jenn
Shrimp Scampi is a quick and delicious dish featuring juicy shrimp in a buttery garlic sauce with thyme and white wine, perfect over pasta or rice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 348 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 shallot finely diced
  • 4 - 5 garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water
  • 4 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)  cubed and very cold
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fine

Instructions
 

  • Pulse the shallot, 3 cloves of garlic, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a food processor until finely chopped and resembling a paste. Set aside.
  • Slice the remaining garlic cloves thinly. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced garlic and thyme sprigs once the oil is hot, cooking for 1 minute.
  • Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Flip the shrimp and cook for another minute, or until they just start to turn pink. They will finish cooking in the sauce.
  • Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet, along with the shallot and garlic paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant.
  • Return the thyme sprigs to the skillet, then pour in the white wine, lemon juice and ¼ cup of water. Let it simmer and reduce until only a thin layer of liquid remains.
  • Return the shrimp to the skillet.
  • Push the shrimp to the sides of the skillet, lower the heat, and slowly whisk in the cold butter cubes, one at a time, into the liquid in the center until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Toss the shrimp in the sauce, season to taste, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Always opt for fresh garlic to get the best flavor.
  • Use cold butter to thicken the sauce without breaking it.
  • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp; they should be just pink and tender.
  • For the best experience, serve the dish immediately.
  • Choose a good quality dry white wine to enhance the dish's flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup shrimpCalories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 16gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 1028mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 747IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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