Shrimp Scampi Bowls with Garlic Bread Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make Shrimp Scampi Bowls paired with crispy homemade garlic bread. This recipe features succulent shrimp cooked in a buttery, garlicky white wine sauce, enhanced with fresh lemon juice and parsley, served alongside warm, crunchy garlic bread for the perfect seafood meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Shrimp Scampi
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Bread
- 4 thick slices of French or Italian bread
- Garlic butter (made by mixing 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 2 garlic cloves minced and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley)
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Bread: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the prepared garlic butter evenly on each slice of bread and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the Garlic Bread: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the bread is golden and toasted. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Season and Cook Shrimp: Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter and pour in the dry white wine (or chicken broth). Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Finish the Sauce: Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice, red pepper flakes if using, and the remaining butter. Mix until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to coat them evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp, stir gently, then divide the shrimp and sauce into serving bowls.
- Serve with Garlic Bread: Serve the shrimp scampi bowls hot alongside the warm garlic bread slices. Enjoy your flavorful meal!
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute dry white wine with low-sodium chicken broth.
- You can adjust red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.
- Use day-old bread for garlic bread for better crispiness.
- Make sure shrimp are peeled and deveined for ease of eating.
- Leftover shrimp scampi can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with 1 slice garlic bread
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
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