Italian Shrimp Scampi with Snap Pea Rice Recipe (VIDEO)
Learn how to make an easy and delicious shrimp scampi with
a flavorful and colorful fresh snap pea rice. The best recipe! I think.
Absolutely delicious and elegant. Hope you try this shrimp scampi recipe. Thanks for joining me here in my kitchen. Enjoy.
Shrimp Scampi with Snap Pea Rice
Scampi:
2 pounds fresh uncooked cleaned shrimp
I used 21-30 count
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 thinly slice lemon
1 zest of lemon
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped green onions
salt and pepper to taste
In a skillet on medium high add butter and olive oil. When butter is melted add the shrimp and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and remove from the pan.
In same skillet with butter/evoo add lemon slices, lemon zest, salt and pepper and white wine. Bring to a boil and reduce for 2 minutes. Add parsley, green onions and shrimp back into the pan. Give a stir to combine and it is done.
Snap Pea Rice:
2 cups cooked white rice
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup fresh cleaned snap peas
1 jalapeno pepper deseeded and finely chopped
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp minced garlic
salt and pepper
In skillet/wok add 2 tbsp olive oil, onions, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper and snap peas.
Stir and cook for 3-5 minutes until veggies become tender. Add minced garlic and cook foranother minute. Add rice and soy sauce.
Stir and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
Serve scampi along side or on top of rice.
Enjoy.