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shrimp scampi garlic bread

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Meat And Seafood

SHRIMP SCAMPI GARLIC BREAD

Turn your favorite side into a full meal with the addition of garlicky shrimp.

Ingredients

  • 1large italian baguette
  • 4tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 6 tablespoons
  • 6cloves finely chopped garlic, divided
  • 3tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
  • 1pinch red chili pepper flakes
  • 1⁄2cup dry white wine
  • 1lb small shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 3tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Direction

  1. Baking sheet.
  2. Large skillet.
  3. Preheat oven to broil. Hollow out the inside of the baguette using a serrated knife to cut a wedge out from the top, and scoop out some of the bread. Place baguette on a baking sheet.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon chopped garlic over medium heat. Use a brush to coat the top and inside of the bread with the butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese over bread and broil until toasted, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
  5. In a large skillet, melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in remaining garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add a pinch of chili flakes and white wine and bring to a boil. Stir in shrimp and cream cheese and cook until cream cheese is melted and shrimp is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and pour into the bread.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.