Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi over Rice

Name: Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi over Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.13 tsp Black Pepper; 0.25 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; 3 tbsp Fresh Parsley; 4 whole Fresh Thyme; 0.25 cup Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Minced Garlic; 0.13 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 cup Shallot; 1.5 lb Shrimp; 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter; 1.5 cups White Rice; 0.5 cup White Wine

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Pescatarian 🐟

Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi over Rice features tender shrimp bathed in a buttery white wine and lemon sauce, lifted by fresh parsley and a hint of red pepper heat. The mellow rice soaks up the rich pan juices, making each bite bright, garlicky, and satisfying. It’s ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual dinner party when you want something elegant yet unfussy.

Prep15 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

In a large nonstick skillet, combine olive oil and butter, and melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2

Pour in the white wine and lemon juice. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for 4 minutes.
3

Add the shrimp and 4 sprigs thyme, and cook until the shrimp just start to change color, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the cooking liquid, place them on a plate, and set aside.
4

Keep boiling the liquid until it reduces by half, 3 to 5 minutes.
5

Return the shrimp to the skillet, remove the thyme sprigs, and add the parsley. Cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.
6

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