Shrimp Scampi Bowls Garlic Bread (Printable)

Juicy shrimp in buttery garlic sauce paired with toasted bread for a comforting, flavorful dinner.

# Components:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Fats and Oils

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Aromatics

04 - 4 garlic cloves, minced

→ Liquids

05 - 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
06 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Seasonings and Spices

07 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
08 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Herbs

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

→ Bread

10 - 4 thick slices French or Italian bread
11 - Garlic butter (prepared by mixing softened butter with minced garlic and fresh parsley)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously spread garlic butter onto each slice of bread and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden and toasted. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add white wine or chicken broth and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, red pepper flakes if using, and the remaining butter until sauce is smooth.
05 - Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to thoroughly coat in the scampi sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and stir gently.
06 - Divide shrimp and sauce evenly among bowls. Garnish with additional parsley and serve immediately with warm garlic bread on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 25 minutes which makes it the perfect fast weeknight meal
  • Rich garlicky sauce soaks into the bread and turns everything into pure comfort
  • Uses simple pantry and fridge staples so no searching for fancy ingredients
  • Impresses guests or family but is totally doable even if you have never cooked shrimp before
  • The butter-wine sauce is so good that there are never any leftovers
02 -
  • High in protein from the shrimp and easy to make gluten free with the right bread
  • The buttery sauce works just as well with chicken or scallops if you need to switch up the protein
  • Shrimp cook super fast and can become rubbery if overdone so watch them closely
03 -
  • Use fresh garlic never pre-minced for the best aroma and depth
  • Do not let the garlic brown as it can turn bitter
  • Always finish the sauce with an extra pat of butter for that signature sheen

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