Absolutely The Best Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 18, 2005

This was absolutely the best shrimp scampi ever! it was simple, yet fantastic! If you follow the recipe its great. I threw some feta cheese on top of the shrimp before broiling it. You shouldn't rate the recipe based on your experience with it after changing the recipe. Its unfair for those who haven't tried it yet to consider it with a bad rating based on your recipe instead of the original one.

—szwytnas

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 09, 2003

This wasn't bad but I have had better. I added more garlic. I also thought it needed some lemon and maybe a little butter. I will not make again.

—MOLSON7

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Jan 25, 2004

Great recipe for scampi. Tossed the brandy/wine mixture with some angel hair pasta, parmesan, red pepper flakes and poured the olive oil/shrimp over the top. It turned out great! The key with the shrimp is to fully butterfly them, dry them out using a paper towel, flour them and refrigerate before sauteing. Good luck and happy eating

—KRAMNODROG

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Sep 24, 2005

I have ordered shrimp scampi in restaurants plus I have also made it myself several times, but this recipe, by far, beats them all!!! It really does melt in your mouth. Subtle crispness on the outside and sooooo tender inside....yummmmmmmmm! :)

—LisaRL

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Aug 23, 2003

This was delicious! Instead of the brandy, I added a little half & half, white wine & flour. Topped w/ fresh parmesean cheese.

—RAAMOM

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Feb 23, 2006

Good but not the absolute best. I made no changes to the recipe followed it percisely. It has great texture and flavor. I suppose I was hoping for something more garlicky and buttery (shrimp scampi served at Red Lobster). I'll keep searching though. I won't add this to my regular rotation but I will keep it handy.

—RogueOnion8

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Nov 13, 2007

I wasn't overly impressed with this recipe. It wasn't bad, but I felt like it was missing something. I will try it again, and maybe tinker with it a bit. Update (9/10) - I made this again, adding green onions and some lemon juice (1/4 lemon), and loved it. I also let the shrimp sit in the flour mixture about seven minutes before sauteeing, and added one small diced roma tomato to the garlic mixture - to imitate the scampi made at a restaurant famous for it's cheesecake. Thanks for the recipe!

—grneyedmustang

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Feb 27, 2003

Very delicous. We added 1 T lemon juice at the end. We used butter instead of olive oil. No brandy in the house, but still very yummy. How to chop fresh parsley??? Trim stems and cut parsley using kitchen scissors in a small, tall sided bowl. Makes the chopping process so much easier. Will make again and again!

—neiciebeans

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Nutrition

Calories
500 kcal
25%

Carbohydrates
16 g
5%

Cholesterol
269 mg
90%

Fat
29.6 g
46%

Fiber
1 g
4%

Protein
35.6 g
71%

Sodium
532 mg
21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Absolutely The Best Shrimp Scampi

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 500
Calories from Fat: 267

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.6g 46 %
** Saturated Fat 3.8g 19 %
Cholesterol 269mg 90 %
Sodium 532mg 21 %
Potassium 474mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 16g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 1g 4 %
Protein 35.6g 71 %
** Sugars 0.6g
Vitamin A 23 %
Vitamin C 26 %
Calcium 15 %
Iron 46 %
** Thiamin 14 %
** Niacin 12 %
** Vitamin B6 6 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 25 %

* 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.