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Creamy Shrimp Scampi

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45 min

Creamy Shrimp Scampi

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Time

45 min

Serving

4 persons

Calories

657

Rating

4.00★ (139)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
This creamy shrimp scampi is the closest that I've found to what some of the finest restaurants serve. My husband says it's the best he's ever had.

Ingredients

  • flour: 0.25 cup
  • salt and pepper: (to taste)
  • shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb): 24 piece (peeled and deveined)
  • olive oil: 2 Tbsp
  • shallot: 2 Tbsp (finely chopped)
  • clove garlic, pressed: 1 piece
  • chicken broth: 1 cup (divided)
  • Chardonnay wine: 0.5 cup
  • lemon juice: 1 Tbsp
  • heavy cream: 1 cup
  • butter: 0.5 cup
  • Romano cheese: 0.25 cup (grated)
  • fresh parsley: 2 Tbsp (chopped)

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Place flour in a shallow dish; season with salt and pepper. Toss shrimp in flour; shake off any excess.
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  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet; set aside. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the skillet. Add shallots and garlic; cook and stir until soft, about 2 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth, wine, and lemon juice. Simmer until reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes.
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  3. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup of chicken broth and cream; simmer until sauce is reduced and thickened slightly, approximately 10 minutes more. Add butter and stir until melted.
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  4. Return shrimp to the skillet; simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with Romano cheese and parsley before serving.
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