Creamy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Creamy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup flour

salt and pepper to taste

24 large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb)

peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot

1 large clove garlic

pressed

½ cup Chardonnay wine

1 cup chicken broth

divided

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup butter

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

¼ cup grated Romano cheese

Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Place the flour on a rimmed plate and season with salt and pepper. Toss the shrimp in the flour and shake off excess. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the shrimp until pink about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and reserve.

Step 2

Discard all but 1 tablespoon oil from the skillet. Cook the shallots and garlic in the oil until soft about 2 minutes. Pour in the wine 1/2 cup chicken broth and the lemon juice. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until reduced to about 3/4 cup. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of chicken broth and the cream and simmer until sauce is reduced and thickened slightly approximately 10 minutes more. Add the butter and stir until melted.

Step 3

Return the shrimp to the skillet; simmer until heated through about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley and Romano cheese before serving.

Nutritional Information

Creamy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 656.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.5g 51%

Carbohydrates: 10.4g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 54.9g 85%

Saturated Fat: 30.8g 154%

Cholesterol: 341.8mg 114%

Vitamin A Iu: 2048.1IU 41%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.2mg 32%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 7.5mg 13%

Folate: 26.9mcg 7%

Calcium: 173.9mg 17%

Iron: 3.8mg 21%

Magnesium: 48.6mg 17%

Potassium: 304mg 9%

Sodium: 499mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 494.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.