Cassie’s Ruminations

Shrimp Scampi

This was a great recipe, once again inspired by one courtesy of Central Market. Theirs used more butter and olive oil, and a bit less wine, but my version is healthier, and was very good. We’ll be doing this again for sure! Simple sauteed zucchini and yellow squash completed the meal.

Shrimp Scampi
Serves 2

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb peeled and deveined medium to large shrimp (I used 31-40 count)
12 garlic cloves, minced
1 small bottle (187 ml) dry white wine (I used chardonnay)
1 tbsp butter
1/8 tsp white pepper
1/8 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes

Heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes or until turning pink. Flip the shrimp over and add the garlic. Cook for another 30 seconds, until the garlic is turning fragrant. Add the wine, butter, pepper, salt, and parsley, and cook for another 2-3 minutes to reduce the wine by 1/3. Serve hot.