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Scampi Sauce Recipe

Scampi Sauce Recipe

Want to make a delicious scampi sauce at home? This easy-to-follow scampi sauce recipe will help you create a rich and flavorful sauce in no time.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 Cup
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 286

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pound Raw Shrimp
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 5  Cloves Garlic
  • Cup White Wine
  • 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • ¼ Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 Tablespoons Parsley

Method
 

  1. Put 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl that is unresponsive
  2. Using a microplane grater, separate one garlic clove and add it to the mixture
  3. Whisk to combine
  4. Cut the rest of the garlic into small pieces with a good chef's knife
  5. Next, chop the parsley into large pieces and set both of them away
  6. Zest the lemon with a microplane grater, and then squeeze the juice out of it. Put them both away
  7. Get the rest of the items together, measure them out, and have them ready
  8. Add the remaining olive oil to the deep, wide pan and place it over medium-low heat
  9. Add the shrimp all at once when the oil begins to shimmer
  10. Remove the shrimp from the heat and cook until they are just beginning to turn pink on one side
  11. After that, turn them over and continue cooking until the other side is also pink
  12. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and transfer them to a platter
  13. In the same pan, add the chopped garlic and stir continually for about 2 minutes, or until it softens and begins to smell nice
  14. Add the white wine and swirl with the garlic to clear the pan
  15. Add the red pepper flakes, crushed, and a pinch of salt
  16. Mix everything together until the butter melts
  17. Return the shrimp to the pan to reheat for approximately 1 minute
  18. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately