READY IN 25 mins

Shrimp Scampi V

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"A simple but elegant shrimp dish. Combine it with garlic bread and a salad for a delicious dinner." — RNCOGGINS

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in pasta and return pot to boil. Cook until al dente. Drain well.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in wine and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds while stirring constantly.
Mix shrimp with drained pasta in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 20, 2003

A little different than my on version. A step up. I recomend if you wish to cut the fat to use half the butter and a quarter cup of olive oil. The oil also helps to keep the butter from burning.

—COSTY

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 20, 2009

I made a few changes, as this is a standard version of a classic dish. Partially cook the shrimp in a mixture of EVOO and butter over high heat. Remove from pan. Lower the heat, add the garlic, (I also add shallots,) cook till fragrant, add wine, juice of one lemon, return the shrimp, adjust the S&P, add parsley and serve over rice.

—madhatter

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Jan 16, 2004

This is a very tasty but simple recipe. I had some frozen, cooked jumbo shrimp in the freezer, so I just used those and cooked them until heated through. If you use the full amount of wine, you will need to reduce it to about half to achieve the best flavor and consistency. Also, I wanted a more intense garlic flavor, so I made the garlic butter a day ahead and added a pinch of salt. I also added 1 cup broccoli and 1/4 cup freshly roasted red peppers to the pasta to make this a one dish meal. I will try adding asparagus next time.

—SLADD01

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Nov 09, 2006

Just read some of the reviews...how can reviewers say they did not like the recipe when the reviewers change the recipe. You can't review an opinion if you don't make it correctly. I followed a few of the reviews that said the wine was too much. I cut back on the wine and it was wonderful. I only use whole wheat pasta for health reason. Found it to be pretty good.

—ZIPORAHS

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Oct 11, 2010

You know what's annoying? People who give recipes a bad rating and then tell everyone that the way THEY did it is so much better. Here's an idea...why don't all you amazing cooks actually create a recipe with your changes and call it something else? That way, you don't have to tell the rest of us that we shouldn't like the way it is (though it has a high rating as is) and we should take your advice and incoporate your brilliant changes and/or additions. If you're not going to make the recipe as is, but decide off the bat that you're going to do it differently, have the decency not to rate it so poorly. Or better yet, put your recipes out there, have someone screw with it and see how annoyed it can be. So all set with people that do this to others recipes. I made it as is and it's delicious. No adding, changing or deleting!

—amalia1961

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Jan 11, 2006

This was a really good dish! It tastes similar to a dish from TGI Friday's. I used 1/2 cup wine and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice. This recipe is a keeper.

—Jen

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Jul 23, 2003

Many moons ago my mother-in-law, who was my boss at the time, played cupid and asked me over for dinner with the intention of introducing me to her son. She made shrimp creole that evening, we had a great time and the rest is history. So, every year, on our "meeting anniversary", I make some sort of shrimp dish. We really enjoyed this version of scampi. I've never used wine in my butter sauce and it added a nice flavor, although I did cut back to about half a cup. I used a whole head of garlic and also added some olive oil to the butter. Very nice Robin and thanks!

—LINDA MCLEAN

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May 27, 2003

What a great recipie! I cleaned the shrimp the day before and marinated them in the wine and garlic overnight. I also diced a tomato and added it at the last minute for some more color. Overall an awesome dish! Thanks Robin!

—MIKEYB01

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Nutrition

Calories
606 kcal
30%

Carbohydrates
35.5 g
11%

Cholesterol
247 mg
82%

Fat
30.8 g
47%

Fiber
2.1 g
9%

Protein
35.3 g
71%

Sodium
680 mg
27%

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

Nutritional Information

Shrimp Scampi V

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 606
Calories from Fat: 277

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.8g 47 %
Saturated Fat 17.5g 88 %
Cholesterol 247mg 82 %
Sodium 680mg 27 %
Potassium 426mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 35.5g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 9 %
Protein 35.3g 71 %
Sugars 1.7g
Vitamin A 21 %
Vitamin C 7 %
Calcium 31 %
Iron 47 %
** Thiamin 5 %
Niacin 98 %
** Vitamin B6 12 %
** Magnesium 20 %
Folate 27 %

* 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.