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Absolutely The Best Shrimp Scampi

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"The best scampi ever. Will melt in your mouth. Serve with a rice pilaf and salad for a wonderful meal."
Absolutely The Best Shrimp Scampi Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 190 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined without tails
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 2 tablespoons brandy

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly. Dredge shrimp in flour mixture.
  2. In a large skillet, saute dredged shrimp in olive oil for 5 minutes over high heat. Toss shrimp often to prevent burning. Transfer shrimp with a slotted spoon to a serving dish, leaving the oil in the pan.
  3. In the same pan, saute the garlic, shallot, parsley and oregano over medium heat for 3 minutes; stirring constantly. Spoon the mixture over the shrimp. Return pan to the heat. Preheat your broiler for medium heat.
  4. Pour the wine and brandy into the skillet and ignite with a match or lighter. When the flames die down, stir to loosen any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet; pour over shrimp.
  5. Place the serving dish of shrimp in a preheated broiler for about 2 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 18, 2005 by szwytnas 
This was absolutely the best shrimp scampi ever! it was simple, yet fantastic! If you follow... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by KRAMNODROG 
Great recipe for scampi. Tossed the brandy/wine mixture with some angel hair pasta, parmesan,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 9, 2003 by MOLSON7 
This wasn't bad but I have had better. I added more garlic. I also thought it needed some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 23, 2006 by DeafDogLover 
Good but not the absolute best. I made no changes to the recipe followed it percisely. It has... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 24, 2005 by LisaRL 
I have ordered shrimp scampi in restaurants plus I have also made it myself several times, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 23, 2003 by RAAMOM 
This was delicious! Instead of the brandy, I added a little half & half, white wine & flour. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 27, 2003 by neiciebeans 
Very delicous. We added 1 T lemon juice at the end. We used butter instead of olive oil. No... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 13, 2007 by grneyedmustang 
I wasn't overly impressed with this recipe. It wasn't bad, but I felt like it was missing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 28, 2006 by Tyler K 
This recipe is amazing. My girlfriend now INSISTS I make it at least once a month! If your... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 29, 2005 by Heather H 
I love seafood and am a big "food snob." This recipe is excellent. I would definitely serve... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Absolutely The Best Shrimp Scampi

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 467

  • Total Fat: 28.9g
  • Cholesterol: 261mg
  • Sodium: 453mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30.9g

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