Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Grilled shrimp baked in sizzling parsley butter served with sliced warm la baguette
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Ingredients
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Shrimp & Marinade
Parsley Butter Sauce
To Serve
Method
Shrimp & Marinade
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Marinate shrimp
In a medium bowl combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper and 1 tsp red pepper flakes. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 10–15 minutes (no more than 30 minutes) while you prepare other components.
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Preheat grill or broiler
If using an outdoor grill, preheat to medium-high (about 400–450°F / 200–230°C). If broiling in the oven, position the rack 6 inches from the broiler element and preheat broiler.
Parsley Butter Sauce
- 3
Melt butter and sweat garlic
In a medium ovenproof skillet or sauté pan over medium heat melt 8 tbsp unsalted butter. Add 2 tbsp minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and softened, about 30–45 seconds—do not let it brown.
- 4
Deglaze and reduce
Pour in 1 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth). Increase heat to medium-high and simmer until liquid reduces by about half, 4–6 minutes. This concentrates flavor and slightly thickens the sauce.
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Finish sauce
Stir in 1 cup chopped parsley, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Remove from heat and keep warm. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Grill/Bake Shrimp & Serve
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Cook shrimp
If grilling: thread shrimp onto skewers (optional) or place directly on the hot grill. Grill 2–3 minutes per side until pink, firm and opaque. If broiling or baking: arrange shrimp in the skillet with the prepared parsley butter sauce or on a rimmed baking sheet; broil 2–3 minutes per side or bake at 425°F (220°C) for 6–8 minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Spoon hot parsley butter over shrimp once cooked.
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