Description
Indulge in a luxurious, restaurant-quality shrimp scampi right in your own kitchen. This dish features succulent, golden-seared shrimp tossed in a velvety, zesty garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, it balances the richness of heavy cream with a bright hit of fresh lemon. It is simple, approachable, and deeply satisfying comfort food that will make your taste buds sing.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Olive oil for cooking
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
2 tbsp sliced fresh garlic
1 cup non-alcoholic white grape juice
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 lb linguine, cooked al dente
1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan
Instructions
Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear shrimp until opaque and golden.
Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
Melt the butter in the same skillet.
Add shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant and soft.
Pour in non-alcoholic white grape juice and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits.
Stir in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat.
Fold in the cooked linguine and fresh parsley until well combined.
Garnish with additional parsley and parmesan before serving.
Notes
Ensure you pat the shrimp completely dry before searing to achieve a golden color. You can add extra vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for more color and nutrition. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American