Shrimp Scampi with Rice

Lemon, garlic, shallots, butter, fresh herbs, and white wine combine to create a delightful shrimp dish that is full of flavor. Once the prep is done, everything comes together in a snap! Serve it over white rice with fresh, steamed broccoli on the side. If you prefer, you could serve it over a crusty bread to get every drop of the delicious sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 335 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Continue boiling the liquid until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Serve shrimp and sauce over hot, fluffy rice. Garnish each plate with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.