Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Shrimp tossed in a white wine, butter, cream sauce served over Garlic bread.
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Ingredients
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Shrimp and Sauce
Garlic Bread
Method
Preparing the Garlic Bread
- 1
Prepare the Bread
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the baguette or Italian bread in half lengthwise.
- 2
Mix Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, garlic powder, and chopped parsley until well combined.
- 3
Spread and Bake
Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread. Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Cooking the Shrimp Scampi
- 4
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, melt the 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 5
Cook Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- 6
Deglaze with Wine
Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate.
- 7
Add Cream and Seasoning
Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- 8
Finish with Parsley
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Serving
- 9
Plate the Dish
Serve the shrimp scampi over the garlic bread. Spoon the sauce generously over the shrimp and enjoy!
