Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors in this Easy Miso Shrimp Scampi. Tender shrimp, seasoned with Creole Cajun spices, are bathed in a savory miso, garlic, and white wine sauce. Perfect for a quick and elegant meal, served with crusty bread or pasta.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb fresh (or thawed frozen) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- Creole Cajun Seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 8 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (sauvignon blanc)
- 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
- For serving: crusty bread or cooked pasta (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Shrimp:
- Pat shrimp dry.
- Season with Creole Cajun seasoning.
- Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Sauté Shrimp:
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet.
- Sauté shrimp for 1 1/2 minutes per side, until pink.
- Set shrimp aside.
- Make Scampi Sauce:
- Add butter and shallot to the skillet, sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), cook until fragrant.
- Deglaze with white wine and lemon juice, simmer.
- Add chicken broth and miso paste, stir until incorporated.
- Combine and Serve:
- Return shrimp to the skillet with juices and 1 tablespoon parsley.
- Toss and cook for 1 minute.
- Garnish with remaining parsley.
- Serve with crusty bread or pasta.
Notes
- Wine replacement: use 1 cup chicken broth.
- Pasta pairing: reserve pasta water for a glossier sauce; use 8 oz pasta.
- Read the blog post for additional tips and tricks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
