Shrimp Scampi
Buttery sauce with garlic and a special spice by The Spice and Tea Exchange, "Onion Obsession," elevates traditional Shrimp Scampi.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon "A Salt for All Seasons", The Spice and Tea Exchange
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 pounds large or extra large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails off optional
- 2 tablespoons oil (or more), see Notes
- 1/3 cup vegetable broth, or shrimp stock or clam juice
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, pushed through a garlic press or finely minced
- 2 tablespoons "Onion Obsession", The Spice and Tea Exchange
- 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon "Crushed Red Pepper Flake", The Spice and Tea Exchange
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, thinly sliced
- 1 pound noodle pasta, cooked according to package directions, optional
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet/shallow pan (not carbon steel or cast iron) over medium to medium-low heat (depends on how hot your cooktop is). Use enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet. Cook the shrimp on both sides, just until cooked through, approximately 1 ½ to 2 minutes per side depending on the size of the shrimp. You may have to cook the shrimp in batches; use more oil as needed. Remove the shrimp to a plate or bowl, tented with wax paper, or parchment paper to keep warm.
- Turn the heat down to low. Add the broth, lemon juice, garlic, “Onion Obsession”, butter, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.
- Maintain the low heat for 10 minutes, stirring often. This will allow the dried spice mix to rehydrate. Taste and adjust any seasonings as desired.
- Add the shrimp back to the pan, toss gently and heat through, approximately 2 minutes.
- Serve as is or over warm pasta, sprinkled with the chives.
- To reheat, place the scampi (with or without pasta) into a shallow pan/skillet over low heat until heated through. I would not microwave the shrimp.
Notes
Be sure to use good quality butter for this recipe since it is a huge flavor factor.
Your Prep Time will be longer if you are thawing and/or peeling frozen shrimp
I love Abingdon Olive Oil Company's Butter Infused Olive Oil for this recipe, or any recipe that highlights butter!
The nutrition chart does not calculate for pasta or bread. The nutrition chart does not calculate for any additional salt you may add. The nutrition chart is a guesstimate, as a courtesy to you. Please, calculate for yourself if you need more accurate numbers.
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Scampi
Amount per Serving
Calories
437.44
% Daily Value*
Fat
37.65
g
58
%
Saturated Fat
16.69
g
104
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
6.37
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12.33
g
Cholesterol
219.71
mg
73
%
Sodium
598.69
mg
26
%
Potassium
195.77
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
7.28
g
2
%
Fiber
0.053
g
0
%
Sugar
0.58
g
1
%
Protein
18.11
g
36
%
Vitamin A
608.3
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
7.33
mg
9
%
Calcium
88.25
mg
9
%
Iron
0.78
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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