Shrimp Scampi for Two

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2016

Making a passable version of this restaurant standard is easy enough, but for truly first-rate results, we took stock of every detail.

SERVES 2

TIME 1¼ hours

Shrimp Scampi for Two

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Our shrimp scampi recipe uses a few test kitchen tricks to ensure flavorful and well-cooked shrimp along with a cohesive, garlicky wine-and-butter sauce. First, we brine the shrimp in salt and sugar to season them throughout and keep them m...

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