This quick scampi is perfect over pasta or by itself with fresh-squeezed lemon. It serves 2 as a main course and 4 as an appetizer; and it’s easy to double for a crowd.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Prep: | 20 min |
| Cook: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 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
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
Instructions
- Put the shrimp on a large disposable pie pan or paper 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 skillet 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 lemon 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 plates or arrange on a platter and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 146 |
| Total Fat | 7 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 4 grams |
| Cholesterol | 158 milligrams |
| Sodium | 713 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 2 grams |
| Protein | 16 grams |
Reviews
I thought this recipe was terrific! I did use dry white wine instead of vermouth. I also added chopped shallot with the garlic and used a couple extra tablespoons of butter. This recipe over spaghetti was excellent!
This recipe has all the best ingredients. It’s easy, fast and tasty!
One of our favorites.
One of our favorites.
The shrimp was delicious
The sauce was awful.
The sauce was awful.
Excellent. Very easy to make. I served it over quinoa and it was delicious!
So easy to make and tasty. I served it over a rice and veggie medley..Next time will be with a side of fettuccini alfredo@
Great recipe and very flavorful.
Very tasty!
I love all the food recipes
Super …….my husband loves it! You need say no more.