Shrimp Scampi

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Shrimp

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (82)

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

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
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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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
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Dawn Virginia Beach, VA 08-04-2009
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shrimp stock
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This is a comment to John regarding shrimp stock - the easiest way to do it is to take all your shrimp peels - and if you... have head-on shrimp add the heads, makes a very rich stock. Add onion, celery, carrots, parsley, peppercorns and water to cover, bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer and cook for a while - an hour or so should get you some good stock. You could also use bottled clam juice in place of the shrimp stock.Read more
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John Orlando, FL 07-16-2009
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Shrimp Scampi
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

The recipe states that the recipe for "Shrimp Stock" follows, but it is never given. So what is Shrimp Stock?
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Fil Keller, TX 05-07-2009
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Absolutely the Best!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've shared this recipe with my family and friends and they love it too! I substituted chicken broth and served it over... linguine instead of rice. This recipe is a keeper!Read more
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Cheryl Deatsville, AL 03-25-2009
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Why go out for Pasta when you can make this!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the easiest shrimp dish and it tastes just like meals I have had at really good restaurant's. My family really loves... it, and my son is mad he's allergic to shrimp.Read more
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Janet Elmwood Park, NJ 03-21-2009
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Easy and Delicious!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This meal was extremely easy and it tasted great! My entire family loved it!