Savorful Saturday: Shrimp Scampi

Courtesy Star Clippers Cruise Line

Our friends at Star Clippers Cruise Line have done it again! Making a restaurant-quality dinner at home doesn’t have to be hard. Shrimp scampi with this amazing lemon garlic sauce comes together in under 30 minutes and it looks so elegant – enough to serve to company! It’s easy to make. Serve it on top of a bed of pasta, or along with a generous loaf of crusty bread and some roasted asparagus for a simple dinner that’s just this side of indulgent.

Parsley
Courtesy Star Clippers Cruise Line

YIELD: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined, 16/20 count)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup shallots (diced)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ – ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
⅓ cup lemon juice
½ cup dry white wine, chardonnay recommended
½ cup roma tomato (diced)
1 tablespoon parsley (minced)

Courtesy Star Clippers Cruise Line

DIRECTIONS:
1. If using frozen shrimp, place in a colander and run under cold water for about 3 minutes. (Or place in a bowl and submerge in room temperature water until defrosted; remove excess moisture)
2. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with salt and pepper
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat.
4. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter; when butter melts, add shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes; stir and cook about 2 minutes
5. Add shrimp to the pan in a single layer; turn heat to medium and sauté for 2 minutes; flip shrimp over and finish cooking for 1 minute; transfer to a bowl
6. Turn heat up to medium-high and add lemon zest, lemon juice, and wine; bring to a boil and allow the sauce to reduce by half (about 5 minutes)
7. Turn heat down to low; whisk in 3 tablespoons of cold butter
8. Add cooked shrimp, tomatoes, and parsley; stir and cook until warmed through (1-2 minutes)
9. Garnish with black pepper and fresh parsley

SERVE WITH:

  • Pasta: angel hair pasta is light but you can also use penne, fettuccini, rotini or spaghetti.
  • Bread: when you serve this dish as an appetizer, serve with warm crusty Italian bread or slices of focaccia for dipping into the sauce.
  • Gluten-free options: risotto, spaghetti squash, or zucchini noodles.
  • Wine: a buttery Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or sparkling rosé pairs well with this dish.

Ready to plan your cruise or other vacation?

If so, Easy Breezy Journeys is here to make it easy for you! Just click HERE to get started!

Courtesy Star Clippers Cruise Line

See Star Clippers’ original post by clicking here.

.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *