Beer Shrimp Scampi Skillet

Beer Shrimp Scampi Skillet

How to make beer shrimp scampi skillet with plentiful pan dipping sauce. Can be enjoyed as an appetizer or served over pasta as a delicious entree option.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 356kcal

Author: Milena Perrine

Ingredients

1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined, tail-on optional
4 cloves garlic 2 grated and 2 minced
2 teaspoon lemon zest + 1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon for marinade and 2 for skillet
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ stick butter 4 tbsp
8 oz beer American craft lager or Czech pilsner
¼ cup heavy cream**
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a bowl toss the shrimp with the lemon zest, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and the two grated garlic cloves. Let marinate for about 1 hour, refrigerated.*
2. Heat a 10 inch skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoon olive oil. Add the minced garlic and the red pepper flakes and stir around until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 40-50 seconds.
3. Deglaze with a little bit of the beer, then add it all after the initial foaming subsides. Add the lemon juice, bring to simmer and let the beer reduce for a few minutes (by about a third).
4. Add the butter and the cream** and stir to mix into the reduced beer. Let simmer for a couple of minutes and add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook until they just turn pink, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and ground pepper to taste over and garnish with lemon slices. Serve.

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Notes

*You can skip this step if you are short on time, but we highly recommend that you don't - it is all about more flavor.

**If you'd like to make more sauce so that you can serve the beer shrimp over pasta, add ¾ cup of cream and season with extra salt to taste. Let the sauce reduce a bit longer before you add the shrimp.

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