King crab leg scampi is one of my favorite dishes. I made it for my wife a year ago on Valentine’s Day because we were unable to go out due to our crazy schedules. Trust me when I say this, we were happier staying in and savoring these instead of eating out. The flavor is buttery, garlicky and incredibly tasty.
King crab leg scampi is one of my favorite dishes. I made it for my wife a year ago on Valentine’s Day because we were unable to go out due to our crazy schedules. Trust me when I say this, we were happier staying in and savoring these instead of eating out. The flavor is buttery, garlicky and incredibly tasty.
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium shallot, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
DIRECTIONS:
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic, shallot, and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Serve immediately!