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I love Shrimp Scampi but it usually isn't one of the meals that I think of when I think of my "quick meal ideas". It's something that I order when I am in a restaurant because I just don't want to be bothered with making it. The people at McCormick.com asked me to give making Shrimp Scampi using their Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi spice packet.
The great thing about this recipe is that I usually have some raw shrimp in the freezer that I will pick up when it is on sale and other than the spice packet, all the ingredients are ones that you probably have on hand in your pantry! It was so quick to make, I actually ended up having to wait for my pasta to be done cooking, even though I put the water on to boil before I started making the scampi!
You will need:
- 1 package McCormick Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Seasoning Mix
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or 2 tablespoons dry wite wine (optional)
- 8 oz linguine or other pasta (I like thin spaghetti)
To make the scampi:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well
- While the pasta is cooking, heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbling.
- Add shrimp and Seasoning mix. Cook and stir for about 4 minutes until the shrimp turns pink
- Add lemon juice or wine, if desired.
- Add pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat.
- Serve with grated parmesean cheese, if desired.
Like I said, this was super-easy to make! The only one in my family who would try it (they all have a "thing" about fish...makes me NUTS) was my 10-year old and he loves all things butter and garlic. He gobbled it up (which stinks because I was hoping for some leftovers for lunch the next day!).
One last tip that I wanted to give you (because this took a long time for me to learn). Do you see how nice and plump my shrimp are and that they aren't overcooked and shrivelled? The key to getting your shrimp looking like that is to make sure that your butter and oil are REALLY hot before you add the shrimp to the pan. The shrimp should almost immediately turn pink the second it hits the pan. If your oil isn't hot enough, you will actually end up "boiling" your shrimp in the oil and that is how you end up with overcooked and rubbery shrimp! Please - a shrimp is a terrible thing to waste!
I made a quick Instagram video while cooking this dish - make sure you check out the wonderful sound of the sizzling shrimp. That is what you want!
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Melissa
Cinnamon is my favorite!
Debra Lee
I love my Dill in everything!
barbara n
My favorite McCormick spice is cinnamon! I love a good Shrimp Scampi...may try this recipe Friday night!
Carrie
My favorite McCormick product is Worcestershire Black Pepper Blend. Sadly it is no longer available in my regular grocery store and as I am almost out of my supply I will have to check out the McCormick website.
manda
Love to try this recipe.
Candice
I think I would like to use parsley in this recipe.
Jessie C.
I like oregano leaves.
PATRICIA M.
LOVE...Onion Powder & Garlic Powder....use them on EVERYTHING...even eggs!!
Dianne
Garlic all the way.
Maryanne
Love the onion powder
Julia
Garlic Powder is the one we use the most
Andrea Williams
I like garlic powder and their Italian spices. One of their recipes I want to try is a Roasted Broccoli and Tomato recipe.
Jess
This looks great. My son will usually try new things.. and like them.. as long as i refer to everything as "chicken".
Jason
I use their Garlic Powder in almost everything!
Linda Shifflett
I love all McCormick's spices but I use onion and garlic powder the most. YES, YES, YES, I would love to make this recipe. It looks absolutely delicious.
Kari Ann Trinkley
I love the garlic powder. I didn't know they made the shrimp scampi! My 10 year old loves it! I will definitely be trying this!
Connie
I always use their chili spice packets. I will have to be on the look out for that Mexican Seasoning next time I am at the store.
Lee Berkowitz
I love all things garlic so I look forward to making the Shrimp Scampi. I also love dill!
Jenn
I would like to try the Asian seasoning.
Charlotte
Would love to try this recipe.
Dianne Hall
I use cinnamon the most!
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Kenny Hall
I use Garlic powder a ton. That is my favorite spice
Carolsue
I like their Mexican Spice seasoning. I use it a lot.
And yes, I would make this recipe! Sounds much easier than my version.
latanya
I love onion powder
Wehaf
I love rosemary - it's the perfect savory spice.
Whitney Lindeman
I love McCormick's lemon pepper! Great on veggies.
Anastasia
I LOVE Garlic Powder 🙂 I use it all the time, but especially when I fry / bake chicken 🙂
rachel
I love cardamom for its spicy punch!
Kim Henrichs
I love their cinnamon! I could use some more now for pumpkin bread.
Beth
sounds good! hubby and i love their garlic pepper grinders. we put garlic and pepper on everything, and it has just the right amount of salt.
Denise Konkel
onion powder, I use this quite a bit! [email protected]
Camiele
I seem to use cumin the most - I'm always running out of it!
jennifer bowen
I love all there spices but blck pepper I 'm al ways using the most
Diane S
I use garlic in just about everything I cook, so I guess it would be my favorite.
Melinda
I use Oregano in so many of the dishes I cook. In the last 4 years, I have gone from cooking one or two nights a month to cooking almost every night. McCormick is a big part of my pantry selection. I look for new spices and ways to add new flavors to my recipes on a regular basis.