What are the key steps to make the shrimp scampi sauce?

To make the shrimp scampi sauce, start by cooking garlic and shallots in a Made In Saute Pan or Saucier on medium-low heat until translucent. Then, add diced tomato and a small pinch of saffron, cook for 2 minutes on higher heat, and add white wine to reduce by half before mixing in butter and parsley.

How do I prepare the shrimp for the recipe?

For the shrimp, peel and devein them from top to bottom, then season with salt and pepper. This preparation allows the shrimp to cook well when added to the sauce later, which can be done in a Made In Stock Pot.

Why should I use Made In cookware for this recipe?

Using Made In cookware, like the Saute Pan and Stock Pot, ensures even heating and better cooking results, which are essential for achieving the perfect texture and flavor in your shrimp scampi.

Technique

Recipe: Shrimp "Scampi" from Chef Anthony Gray of Le Bernardin

By Team Made InApr 5, 2020

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Here's a recipe for Chef de Cuisine Anthony Gray of Le Bernardin's take on the classic shrimp scampi that can be made with a Made In Saute Pan (or Saucier) and Stock Pot!

Shrimp “Scampi”

Ingredients

8 garlic cloves, minced

3 shallots, minced

1/2 head parsley, finely chopped

1/2 beefsteak tomato, small dice

1 cup white wine

1 tbsp creme fraiche

Saffron, small pinch

Olive oil

Butter

Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Salt & pepper, to taste

Sauce:

Place 4 cloves of garlic and 2 shallots in a Made In Saute Pan or Saucier on medium-low heat with just enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan; cook until translucent. Add tomato and a small pinch of saffron, cook for 2 minutes with higher heat. Add white wine and reduce by half. Add remaining garlic cloves & shallots, then mix in butter and parsley until fully incorporated. Whisk in small amounts of butter at a time to emulsify the sauce. Finish with crushed red pepper and creme fraiche. Adjust flavor as desired.

Shrimp:

Prepare any size shrimp by peeling and removing veins from top to bottom. Season with salt & pepper on a plate.

Finally, add cooked pasta (cooked in a Made In Stock Pot) and prepped shrimp and stir into sauce. Cook together for 2 minutes. Complete with lemon juice and hot pepper.