Whereas Scampi actually refers to a kind of lobster and not to shrimp, Shrimp Scampi is the common term for a dish of the American cuisine using garlic butter and dry white wine whether being based on lobster, prawn or well, shrimp 
As this site is not about biology but about recipes feel free to use whatever crustacean you like, just assume that we have some really big shrimp.
Ingredients
- 2 pound large peeled shrimp
- 10 garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoon finely chopped coriander
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup dry white wine
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Parsley
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Pasta or bread
Directions
This is a great recipe and is best to be served with pasta or garlic bread.
Optional step: Take a pot; pour water into it and a little salt. Bring the water to a boil and add your pasta. After some 8-10 minutes the pasta should be al dente (see you package instructions for details), drain out and set aside for later use.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare your ingredients for the shrimp scampi. Slice the cloves of garlic nicely and finely. Peel off the shrimp and wash them with water cleaning it thoroughly. Cut the parsley.
Next take a pan and place it on high heat. Add butter and olive oil. Next add the garlic and saute until it turns brown. Once this is done, add red pepper flakes to the sauteed garlic.
Take a cup of white wine and pour it in the pan with a pinch of salt and boil it at high heat for about 2 to 3 minutes. Next add the peeled shrimp to the pan cook for another 2-3 minutes turning them constantly. Make sure that the heat is high during the entire process. Next add chopped coriander, some pepper and mix.
Take out the boiled pasta onto a serving plate and top it with shrimp scampi. Dish it up with parsley and serve right away.
Tips
Shrimp Scampi recipe can also be served with bread or steamed rice. You can add vegetables to the rice to make it more flavorsome. If you like your scampi hot, add in more of red chili flakes or sauteed chili. A fresh note is given if you add pesto sauce.
You can also use crayfish or lobster tails for the scampi recipe. This would be actually the traditional way. Lightly sear the crayfish or lobster tails in unsalted butter and enjoy!
