Description
A delightful marriage of rustic flavors and classic Italian cooking, featuring succulent shrimp in a buttery garlic sauce with earthy mushrooms.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large deveined shrimp
- 8 oz mushrooms (button or shiitake), sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start with a clean workspace. Rinse and pat dry your shrimp. If using mushrooms, slice them thinly. Chop your fresh herbs and set them aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in sliced mushrooms, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika. Cook for 5-7 minutes until mushrooms become tender.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for approximately 3-5 minutes until they are pink and opaque.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice, add herbs, and give everything a gentle toss. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Transfer the Cowboy Scampi to plates and garnish with additional herbs. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra depth, serve with crusty bread to soak up the buttery sauce or a side of seasonal vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian, Texan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Cowboy Scampi, Shrimp, Italian, Comfort Food, Family Recipe