How to cook Cooper’s Shrimp Scampi
- Prep the shrimp. Thaw the shrimp in cool water and remove the shells then devein the shrimp. Discard the shells, rinse and drain the shrimp then transfer them to a small bowl.
- Marinate the shrimp. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half of the garlic, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and the red pepper flakes. Toss to coat and set let sit for 20 minutes for flavors to build.
- Cook the shrimp. Heat some olive oil over medium heat and add the shrimp and garlic mixture to the skillet. Cook for 1 to 1 ½ minutes then flip the shrimp over when they begin to become opaque. Cook for 1 more minute or so, watching so the shrimp turn golden but don’t brown too much and the garlic doesn’t burn.
- Set shrimp aside
- Prep the Sauce. Add Cooper’s Scampi sauce to the pan stirring constantly until hot.
- Combine. Add the shrimp with any juices back to the pan and toss in the sauce.
What to Serve With Shrimp Scampi
- Any long pasta noodle will work for shrimp scampi pasta such as angel hair pasta, linguine, spaghetti, or fettuccine
- Zucchini noodles, or a combination of pasta and zucchini noodles
- Steamed white rice
- Creamy polenta
- Gnocchi or risotto
- Turn them into appetizer bruschettas
- Crusty bread