
Copycat Olive Garden Spicy Shrimp Scampi Fritta
A simplified version of the popular Olive Garden appetizer, featuring crispy fried shrimp tossed in a spicy scampi sauce.
1 pound
Large Shrimp-peeled and deveined
1 cup
All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup
Cornstarch
1 tsp
Garlic Powder
1 tsp
Paprika
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A simplified version of the popular Olive Garden appetizer, featuring crispy fried shrimp tossed in a spicy scampi sauce.
Instructions
- 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.
Ingredients
4
- Shrimp
- 1 pound Large Shrimp-peeled and deveined
- Breading
- 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
- Sauce
- 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
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Shallow Dish
- Paper Towels
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
650
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