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Shrimp Scampi with Rice

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35 min

Shrimp Scampi with Rice

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Time

35 min

Serving

6 persons

Calories

335

Rating

4.00★ (1)

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Author: Victoria Buriak
Lemon, garlic, shallots, butter, fresh herbs, and white wine combine to create a delightful shrimp dish that is full of flavor. Once the prep is done, everything comes together in a snap! Serve it over white rice with fresh, steamed broccoli on the side. If you prefer, you could serve it over a crusty bread to get every drop of the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

  • extra-virgin olive oil: 0.25 cup
  • unsalted butter: 2 Tbsp
  • shallot: 0.25 cup (minced)
  • garlic: 2 Tbsp (divided, minced)
  • dry white wine: 0.5 cup
  • lemon juice: 0.25 cup (freshly squeezed)
  • salt: 0.5 tsp
  • black pepper: 0.125 tsp (freshly ground)
  • red pepper flakes: 0.125 tsp (to taste, crushed)
  • ½ pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined: 1 piece
  • sprigs fresh thyme: 4 piece
  • fresh parsley: 3 Tbsp (chopped)
  • ½ cups cooked white rice: 1 piece
  • sprigs fresh thyme: 6 piece (for garnish, optional)

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  1. Combine olive oil and butter in a large, nonstick skillet and melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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  2. Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes and mix to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for 4 minutes.
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  3. Add shrimp and 4 sprigs thyme, and cook until shrimp just begin to change color, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from cooking liquid, place on a plate, and set aside.
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  4. Continue boiling the liquid until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes.
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  5. Return shrimp to the skillet, remove thyme sprigs, and add parsley. Cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.
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  6. Serve shrimp and sauce over hot, fluffy rice. Garnish each plate with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.
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