How to Make Shrimp Scampi with Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp scampi is a classic Italian-American dish that is loved for its simple yet incredibly delicious flavors. It’s a quick and easy dish to prepare, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This recipe adds a twist by serving the succulent shrimp scampi over a bed of fluffy, aromatic rice.

Shrimp scampi is made with large shrimp that are quickly cooked in a garlicky, buttery sauce with white wine, lemon juice, and a hint of red pepper flakes for some heat. The...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup minced shallot
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 ½ pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 ½ cups cooked white rice
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme for garnish (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Combine olive oil and butter in a large, nonstick skillet and melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes and mix to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and 4 sprigs thyme, and cook until shrimp just begin to change color, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from cooking liquid, place on a plate, and set aside.
  • Continue boiling the liquid until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Return shrimp to the skillet, remove thyme sprigs, and add parsley. Cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Serve shrimp and sauce over hot, fluffy rice. Garnish each plate with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.
  • Nutrition

    335 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 183mg
    • Sodium: 336mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Potassium: 405mg