Name: Copycat Olive Garden Spicy Shrimp Scampi Fritta (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 pound Large Shrimp-peeled and deveined; 1 cup All-Purpose Flour; 1/2 cup Cornstarch; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1/4 cup Butter; 4 cloves Garlic-minced; 1/4 cup Dry White Wine; 1/4 cup Chicken Broth; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes; 1 tbsp Chopped Parsley; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

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A simplified version of the popular Olive Garden appetizer, featuring crispy fried shrimp tossed in a spicy scampi sauce.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 9

Ingredients 17

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Shrimp
1 pound 450 g Large Shrimp-peeled and deveined
Breading
1 cup 120 g All-Purpose Flour
cup 60 g Cornstarch
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic Powder
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne Pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper
Sauce
cup 60 mL Butter
4 cloves 12 g Garlic-minced
cup 60 mL Dry White Wine
cup 60 mL Chicken Broth
2 tbsp 30 mL Lemon Juice
1 tbsp 15 mL Red Pepper Flakes
1 tbsp 15 mL Chopped Parsley
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a shallow dish, combine all Breading ingredients.
Dredge Shrimp in the breading mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
Heat about 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry Shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
In a separate skillet, melt Butter over medium heat.
Add Garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in White Wine and Chicken Broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate.
Stir in Lemon Juice, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt, and Pepper.
Add fried Shrimp to the Sauce and toss to coat. Garnish with Parsley and serve immediately.