Description
Classic Gordon Ramsay Shrimp Scampi delivers restaurant-quality flavors with succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic, white wine, and butter. Elegant yet simple, this dish provides a quick gourmet meal you can master in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) unsalted butter
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) white wine
- ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup (40 g) shallots, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup (15 g) parsley leaves, fresh, chopped
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Thoroughly coat raw shrimp with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Searing Shrimp: Heat a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature with butter and olive oil, then sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and golden, then transfer to a warm plate.
- Aromatic Base: In the same skillet, sauté shallots and garlic until translucent, releasing their fragrant essence.
- Flavor Infusion: Deglaze the pan with white wine, lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes, bringing the liquid to a rapid boil and reducing by half to concentrate flavors.
- Final Assembly: Reintroduce seared shrimp to the skillet, gently coating with the vibrant sauce and warming through for 2 minutes.
- Elegant Presentation: Serve immediately over al dente pasta or alongside crusty artisan bread, garnishing with fresh parsley leaves for a refined finish.
Notes
- Seasoning Strategy: Evenly coat shrimp with salt and pepper before cooking to ensure maximum flavor penetration and consistent taste in every bite.
- Temperature Control: Use medium-high heat to achieve perfect golden-brown exterior while maintaining shrimp’s tender, juicy interior without overcooking.
- Sauce Reduction Technique: Boil wine mixture until volume reduces by half, concentrating flavors and creating a rich, intensely aromatic sauce that clings beautifully to the shrimp.
- Garnish Power: Finish with fresh parsley leaves to add a bright, herbaceous note and elevate the dish’s visual appeal and overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg