Shrimp and Scallop Scampi
Juicy shrimp and tender scallops, all coated in a tasty scampi sauce made with garlic, butter, white wine, and a touch of red pepper flakes.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 Shrimp peeled, cleaned, deveined, and pat dried
- 4 Scallops washed and pat dried
- 8 Garlic Cloves minced
- 3 Tbsp. Butter
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- 1/2 cup Dry White Wine
- 2 oz. Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Plain Breadcrumbs
- Salt to taste
- Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Scampi Sauce:
- Heat a little olive oil in a pan. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add butter and let it melt. Sprinkle in some red pepper flakes for a kick. Be careful not to brown the garlic.
- Pour in white wine and squeeze in some fresh lemon juice. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
Prepare the Shrimp and Scallops:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- While the sauce simmers, season the breadcrumbs with salt and parsley.
- Coat shrimp and scallops with the breadcrumbs. Place one scallop and 4 shrimp on individual scallop baking dishes or place them all on a larger baking dish.
Assembly:
- Pour the scampi sauce over the shrimp and scallops in the baking dish.
Baking:
- If using individual baking dishes, place them all on a baking sheet and add a little water to the bottom of the baking sheet to keep everything moist.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the seafood is cooked through and golden.
Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Serve the shrimp and scallops scampi with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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