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Herb-Crusted Shrimp Scampi with Caper Sauce
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Herb-Crusted Shrimp Scampi with Caper Sauce

★★★★★ 4.3 (264 ratings)

A Herb-Crusted Shrimp Scampi, rich without ever feeling heavy, and served with Caper Sauce.

Prep
16 min
Cook
24 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb shrimp scampi
  • 2 tbsp lemon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the shrimp scampi generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp scampi and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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