Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe

"Shrimp Scampi recipe – Rich buttery shrimp soaked in aromatic garlic infused sauce is a treasure trove of complex flavours. Renowned as Shrimp Scampi on a bowl of pasta, it is one of a classic kind. This beautiful silky smooth briny dish is like a breath of fresh air from the shores of the sea. Garlic butter Shrimp Scampi is one of those classic fusions of Italian and American cuisine, where the techniques are of Italy and the ingredients are American. In Italy, it was more of the tiny lobster-like crustaceans with pale pink shells called langoustines buttered with garlic. "

NotesLeaving the shrimp heads and shells on (if you like), enhances the deep saline taste

Do not wait for the shrimps to curl into rounds; it’s very easy to overcook shrimps