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shrimp scampi

sokygal avatar
Recipe by
Teresa G.
@sokygal
Here, KY

There are probably hundreds of recipes out there for shrimp scampi, so why not one more? This is my own, and my favorite. It can be served "family-style" right from the pan, in individual dishes, over rice, over angel hair pasta and even over grits or polenta. Be sure to have some crusty bread handy to sop up that delicious garlic wine sauce. Ohhh, so good!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For shrimp scampi

  • TOPPING:
  • 1/4 c
    seasoned panko bread crumbs
  • 1/8 c
    grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp
    salted butter, melted
  • SHRIMP AND SAUCE:
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lb
    medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 Tbsp
    finely minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
  • 1 1/4 c
    white wine (pinot grigio preferred)
  • juice
    of 1/2 a lemon
  • 1/4 tsp
    Italian herb seasoning
  • 6 Tbsp
    salted butter, softened
  • pinch
    salt and pepper
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    minced fresh parsley, optional
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    grated Parmesan cheese

How To Make shrimp scampi

  • Adding melted butter to panko mixture.
    1
    To make the topping, mix together the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese (the kind from a can is okay; 3 cheese blend is also okay.) in a small bowl. Add the melted butter, stirring until crumbs are evenly coated.
  • Toasting panko mixture in skillet.
    2
    Pour the crumb mixture into a small skillet over medium/medium-high heat. Stir constantly until crumbs begin to toast and brown lightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Cooking shrimp.
    3
    Place a large skillet over medium/medium-high heat; add the olive oil. When oil is heated, add the shrimp. Saute shrimp for 2-3 minutes, until pink and no longer translucent.
  • Sauteed shrimp in bowl.
    4
    Remove shrimp to a bowl; cover and keep warm.
  • Finely minced garlic sauteed in olive oil.
    5
    Add finely minced garlic to the skillet in which the shrimp were cooked. Saute garlic for a minute or two over medium heat, adding a few extra drops of oil if necessary (do not brown the garlic.)
  • Adding juice of 1/2 lemon to wine and garlic.
    6
    Add the white wine and the juice of the lemon. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture has reduced by half. After the liquid it is reduced, reduce heat to low, add the Italian seasoning, and stir.
  • Adding butter to reduced wine, lemon and garlic sauce.
    7
    Add the softened butter; stir to combine.
  • Adding cooked shrimp to sauce.
    8
    Add cooked shrimp to sauce; add parsley, if using. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Toasted panko-parm topping.
    9
    Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and prepared panko-parm topping just before serving.
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