Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Toasts
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- Kosher salt
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 8 1/2 -inch-thick slices crusty bread
- 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
- 3/4 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
- Grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
- Preheat the broiler.
- Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes and cook 1 to 2 minutes; remove from the heat.
- Brush both sides of the bread with some of the garlic mixture and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Broil the bread until toasted, about 1 minute per side.
- Divide the bread among 4 bowls.
- Place the skillet with the remaining garlic mixture over high heat.
- Add the shrimp and toss to coat, then stir in the wine and lemon zest and juice.
- Transfer to the broiler and cook until the shrimp are pink, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer the shrimp with a slotted spoon to the bowls.
- Return the skillet to high heat and boil the cooking liquid until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley and chives.
- Whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and simmer 1 to 2 more minutes; pour over the shrimp.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
- Per serving: Calories 578; Fat 22 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 299 mg; Sodium 963 mg; Carbohydrate 44 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 38 g
- Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
extravirgin olive oil, unsalted butter, garlic, kosher salt, red pepper, crusty bread, shrimp, white wine, lemon, parsley, fresh chives
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/shrimp-scampi-with-garlic-toasts-recipe.html (may not work)