Shrimp Scampi

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

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pound jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup dry white vermouth
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

Put the shrimp on a large pie pan or plate and pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Arrange the shrimp so they lay flat and are evenly spaced.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the skillet. When the foaming subsides, raise the heat to high, and invert the plate of shrimp over the pan so the shrimp fall into the pan all at once. Cook the shrimp, without moving them, for 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Turn the shrimp over and cook for 2 minutes more. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl.

Return the skillet to the heat and pour in the vermouth and lemon juice. Boil the liquid until slightly thickened, about 30 seconds. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir the zest and parsley into the sauce. Pour the sauce over the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.

Divide the shrimp among 4 plates or arrange on a platter and serve.

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Mary Atlanta, GA 10-19-2009
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Love It!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

What a great do ahead that will turn heads!!!!
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Laura Orcutt, CA 10-16-2009
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FANTASTIC!! I don't like seafood and ths was DELICIOUS!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy to prepare meal that contained easy to obtain ingredients. Our family of 4 finished off 2lbs of shrimp and that included... me and I NEVER eat seafood! I will definitely cook this again and serve for guests. We paired it with orzo cooked with seasoned boullion (tomato and chicken) and steamed long green beans. Read more
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Karen Stockbridge, GA 09-08-2009
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The Best Recipe for Shrimp Scampi
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the best testing recipe I have ever had. Highly recommended!
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Stephanie Battle Ground, WA 08-15-2009
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Excellent!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was simple, fast, and very very good! However, the trick about laying out the shrimp on a plate and then inverting them... onto the hot oil seems like the most likely way to end up with shrimp scattered around the kitchen! I just dumped them in and quickly scooted them into position with tongs, worked just fine. I think this is my favorite scampi recipe I've tried!Read more
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rosa Dallas, TX 03-29-2009
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this is the best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband and I made this and it came out so good. We thought were the only ones that were going to eat and before we sat... down everyone ate it alI!! I want to make this every week.Read more
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Penny Miramar, FL 03-16-2009
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Pretty good, but...
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

As some reviewers mention, the lemon can be overpowering. Next time I'll omit the zest. My personal preference is olive oil... over butter, so next time I make this I'll probably use EVOO instead of butter. Nice garlicky flavor, yummy overall.Read more