Shrimp Scampi

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Shrimp

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (87)

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
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Cook: 10 min
Total:: 20 min

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Ingredients

2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined - tails left on
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil
1 small onion, sliced thinly
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup shrimp stock, recipe follows
2 tablespoons cold butter
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
Lemon slices, for garnish
Rice, as accompaniment

Directions

Season the shrimp thoroughly with salt and pepper. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add enough oil to lightly coat the pan. Add the shrimp and quickly saute until just starting to turn pink, but not cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the onions and saute just until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds. Add the lemon juice, white wine, and stock, and reduce by 2/3, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp back to the pan and swirl in the butter. Finish with the parsley and check for seasoning. Garnish with lemon slices and serve over rice.

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bill clearwater, FL 01-21-2010
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BAM without the BAM
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

this recipe didn't call for any heat, but it didn't need it. i changed it up a bit by adding a little more stock and making... a cornstarch slurry and a hint of soy sauce. Read more
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lisa los angeles, CA 01-13-2010
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recipe for shrimp stock
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is the recipe I use for shrimp stock. I use it in gumbo as well. Peel the shrimp and put the casings in a bowl of water... (however much stock the recipe calls for is how much you use). I usually put the bowl in the microwave and cook on high for a few minutes or you can boil it. The casings will turn pink when it's ready. Once it's done, strain the casings from the water and there's your shrimp stock. Read more
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jay lodi, NJ 01-12-2010
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where is shrimp stock??
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

misleading...was halfway cooking and couldnt find the shrimp stock recepie which they said would 'follow'.
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Maja Southbury, CT 01-09-2010
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This was so light and tasty.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Unlike most scampi recipes where the shrimp is drowned in butter this is light and super tasty.
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Ron Utica, NY 12-27-2009
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Shrimp Stock
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

* 2 1/2 pounds shrimp shells * 2 1/2 quarts plus 1 cup cold water * 1 cup coarsely chopped onion * 1/2... cup chopped carrots * 1/2 cup chopped celery * 1 tablespoon garlic, roughly chopped * 1/2 cup mushroom trimmings * Sachet consisting of the following: 1 bay leaf, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns and 4 parsley stems Directions Rinse the shrimp shells under cold running water and place them in a 1-gallon stockpot with the remaining ingredients. Bring the pot to a boil and then lower the temperature to a simmer. Skim the impurities that rise to the surface with a ladle, spoon or a skimmer. Simmer the stock for 45 minutes to 1 hour. When the stock is completed, strain the stockpot and immediately cool the stock using an ice bath of water and ice. Use the amount of stock you need, and refrigerate or freeze the rest. Read more
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Liz smyrna, GA 10-19-2009
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Delicious and Easy!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm so happy to find a truly delicious recipe that is easy and quick enough to make on a week night with both of us working. ... Thank you Emeril!!!! (I did use Swanson chicken broth instead of shrimp stock, and I added a little lemon zest too at the end since I do like mine lemony)Read more