Description
Gordon Ramsay’s Shrimp Scampi delivers a luxurious Italian-inspired seafood experience with perfectly seared shrimp dancing in a garlic-infused white wine sauce. Delicate flavors mingle effortlessly, promising a restaurant-quality meal that will transport diners straight to coastal Italy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Aromatics and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup (40 grams) shallots, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup (15 grams) fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) white wine
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Generously coat the raw shrimp with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even seasoning across all pieces.
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, melting 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of extra virgin olive oil together.
- Carefully place the seasoned shrimp into the sizzling pan, allowing them to cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side until they transform into a vibrant pink hue and develop a slight golden exterior.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked shrimp to a separate plate, keeping them warm and ready for later incorporation.
- Without cleaning the skillet, introduce the remaining butter and olive oil, then gently sauté finely chopped shallots and minced garlic until they become translucent and fragrant, roughly 2 minutes.
- Pour in crisp white wine, freshly squeezed lemon juice, chopped parsley, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, stirring to blend the aromatic ingredients.
- Increase the heat to create a rapid boil, allowing the liquid to reduce by half and concentrate the flavors, which typically takes 2-3 minutes.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, gently coating them in the luxurious sauce and warming them through for an additional 2 minutes.
- Plate the shrimp scampi immediately, accompanied by crusty artisan bread or atop al dente pasta, and garnish with delicate fresh parsley leaves for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Savor the sauce’s depth by using a high-quality white wine that you’d enjoy sipping, ensuring a rich and complex flavor profile.
- Rescue the shrimp from potential overcooking by removing them from the pan the moment they turn pink, preventing tough and rubbery textures.
- Reunite the shrimp with the reduced sauce, allowing them to warm up and soak in the delicious flavors just before serving.
- Elevate the dish’s taste by seasoning with salt and pepper to your preference, tasting as you go for perfect balance.
- Unleash maximum flavor by selecting absolutely fresh ingredients like plump shrimp, vibrant garlic, zesty lemons, and aromatic parsley.
- Devour the shrimp scampi immediately after cooking to experience its most tender and delectable state, capturing the dish at its peak deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg