lori's shrimp scampi
This is a great weeknight meal, and worthy of company at the same time! We normally double the marinade and sauce ingredients so there's enough to sop up with some crusty bread (though it does add to the calorie intake - LOL). Delicious over pasta, and equally good over a creamy polenta.
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yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
5 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For lori's shrimp scampi
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4garlic cloves, divided use
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1 tspkosher salt
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3 Tbspextra virgin olive oil, divided use
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1 lblarge shrimp
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1/2 tspcrushed red pepper flakes, to taste
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1/4 cpinot grigio, or other dry white wine
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1 Tbspfreshly squeezed lemon juice
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1/4 cunsalted butter
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3 Tbspflat-leaf parsley, chopped
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cooked linguine or creamy polenta
How To Make lori's shrimp scampi
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1Into a medium bowl, press ONLY TWO of the garlic cloves (or grate them on a microplane). Add the salt, only 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and stir to combine. Peel and devein the shrimp, then add to the oil mixture. Toss to coat and refrigerate 1/2 to 1 hour.
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2Thinly slice the remaining two cloves of garlic and set aside.
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3After marinating the shrimp: In a skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the shrimp and garlic oil to the pan and cook over medium flame until pink, but not completely cooked. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl and set aside. Leave all of the oil in the pan.
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4Return pan to the flame and add the 2 cloves sliced garlic and the red pepper flakes. Saute, stirring constantly, for one minute (don't let it brown!!!). Add the wine and lemon juice and cook for about 2 minutes, letting it reduce by 1/3 to 1/2.
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5Add the butter and stir until melted. Let it cook for about 4-5 minutes while it reduces slightly and thickens a bit. Return the shrimp and any juices to the pan. Toss and let cook for another 2 minutes so the shrimp cooks through. Add the chopped parsley. Serve immediately. We like ours over linguine al dente or creamy polenta. Sometimes we double the sauce, because it's so yummy!
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