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    Dijon Shrimp Scampi

    Published: Jun 2, 2016 ยท Modified: Feb 4, 2022 by Kate Morgan Jackson ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 22 Comments

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    This easy and elegant recipe for Dijon shrimp scampi is perfect for both dinner parties and weeknight suppers, and can be ready in about 15 minutes!

    I have been making this elegant and easy little recipe for Dijon shrimp scampi ever since the Southern husband and I got married, so we are literally talking decades now.  It’s great for weekday dinners when you want to make something quick and tasty, but it is also perfect for a little (or big) dinner party, because it has a lovely little sauce that looks and tastes very ooh-la-la. And I’m here to tell you that ooh-la-la is just as important when it’s just you and your decades-long honey as it is when you are throwing a dinner party.  So with that in mind, let’s make it![clickToTweet tweet=”This easy recipe for Dijon shrimp scampi is perfect for both dinner parties and weeknight suppers!” quote=”This easy recipe for Dijon shrimp scampi is perfect for both dinner parties and weeknight suppers!”]Because it has just a few ingredients, it’s important that all of them be fresh and lovely. So here’s my suggestion for how to go about that.

    Shrimp: This is actually true for whatever you make with shrimp…you want to make sure they are fresh and as much as you can, sustainably caught. Here’s a great post from Serious Eats that tells you everything you want to know about shrimp.

    Lemon juice, garlic, parsley: all fresh please. Trust me, you will taste the difference – there’s nothing like fresh ingredients.

    Mustard: Do use the Dijon variety if you possibly can. It’s got a little bit of white wine in it and that makes a nice impact in this recipe.

    Butter: Use the good stuff.  If you don’t make your own (yes, I just said that.  It’s RIDICULOUSLY easy) I like Kerrygold and Kate’s Homemade Butter (that is an actual brand, I don’t own a churn. Well actually, I DO own a churn, but it is purely decorative.) You can buy it at Whole Foods and Fairway.

    Once the shrimp is done (which is going to be about 10 minutes after you start it), the only thing left to do is decide what you are going to serve it with.  I’ve served it over rice, pasta, farro, polenta and when I am feeling especially virtuous, steamed asparagus.  All are scrumptious.

    So without further ado, here is one of the nicest, easiest, hardest-working recipes in my collection!

     
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    • Author: Kate Jackson
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 1 clove minced garlic
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
    • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

    Instructions

    1. Melt butter with garlic in large skillet. Saute shrimp over medium-high heat until just cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
    2. Whisk in mustard, lemon juice and parsley and heat through.
    3. Serve shrimp with mustard sauce drizzled on top.

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    1. Kim | Low Carb Maven says

      June 06, 2016 at 3:03 pm

      Kate, you kill me with your shrimp dishes. My kids have been begging for shrimp and I know just what I’m going to make – over rice for the kids and “virtuously” over asparagus for my husband and myself. Thank you for this recipe.

      Reply
      • Kate says

        June 09, 2016 at 7:45 am

        Oh, if only my daughter liked shrimp – she did not inherit my shrimp crush. But more for me, right?

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    2. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      June 05, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      Scampi is a favorite at our house Kate! My son Sean would eat it for every meal if he could! Yours looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Kate says

        June 09, 2016 at 7:48 am

        Scampi for breakfast – I love it!

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    3. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      June 05, 2016 at 9:20 am

      I love dijon mustard and your scampi dish sounds terrific.

      Reply
      • Kate says

        June 05, 2016 at 4:01 pm

        Thanks Karen – I love anything Dijon mustard as well! :)

        Reply
    4. Amanda says

      June 04, 2016 at 2:21 pm

      You always have the best-looking seafood dishes. You’re making me so hungry!

      Reply
      • Kate says

        June 05, 2016 at 7:03 am

        Seafood is my favorite summer thing to eat! Well, that and chocolate. :)

        Reply
    5. Adina says

      June 04, 2016 at 10:28 am

      The shrimps look amazing, my only worry is that 1 pound of shrimps would be just enough for my husband and me. :) And I love Kerrygold too, my favorite butter.

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      • Kate says

        June 05, 2016 at 7:03 am

        Ha! With you on being able to eat Lots Of Shrimp!

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        • Adina says

          October 28, 2016 at 1:20 pm

          Hi Kate,

          I made these shrimps today (finally!!!) and they were a dream!!! My husband and I loved them. We had them with Brussels sprouts and I was right before when I said that 1 pound would only be enough for the two of us. There was not one left. :)

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    6. Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says

      June 03, 2016 at 8:32 am

      I love a great go-to like this that works great for a lovely weeknight meal or impressive dinner party dish! And I’m always in the mood for shrimp, so this will be on our menu soon! Pinned!

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      • Kate says

        June 05, 2016 at 7:04 am

        Thanks for the pin, Kathryn – hope you love it!

        Reply
    7. GiGi Eats says

      June 02, 2016 at 7:07 pm

      PASS SOME OF THIS my way!! PUHH LEEEEZE?!

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      • Kate says

        June 05, 2016 at 7:05 am

        You know it – I always make enough to share!!

        Reply
    8. Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 02, 2016 at 12:59 pm

      Alright, but if this recipe has stood the test of time for decades, then it’s a winner. NICE! You captured so many beautiful colors in your photos Kate. :) Thanks for sharing another easy and delicious recipe! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Pinning this! xo

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      • Kate says

        June 05, 2016 at 7:05 am

        Thanks for all your sweet words (as usual) – hope you are having the best weekend!

        Reply
    9. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

      June 02, 2016 at 11:35 am

      I love easy (but elegant) recipes like this Kate! Perfect for throwing together for a weeknight meal or dinner party. Love that you served this over asparagus too. Great idea :)

      Reply
      • Kate says

        June 05, 2016 at 7:06 am

        I could eat asparagus for every meal, I think. Especially with SHRIMP!

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    10. andrew says

      February 08, 2011 at 3:43 pm

      yummy, yummycanvas prints

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    11. Kate says

      August 03, 2009 at 2:11 pm

      Hi there — yes, I totally agree about last minute substitutions leading to great surprises! That sounds delicious, I am going to try it that way next time!

      Reply
    12. Anonymous says

      August 03, 2009 at 2:09 pm

      Hi! I'm relatively new to your blog and am truly enjoying it. I tried this recipe over the weekend for guests and it was as delicious as it is easy! I've passed the recipe (and your blog link) along to several foodie friends.

      I did make one lovely modification – out of desperation. (Isn't that the way new successes usually happen in the kitchen?) I ran short of Dijon mustard, so I substituted half of the measure with Maille Old Style Whole Grain Dijon. The whole grain mustard added texture while the Grey Poupon maintained just enough creaminess.

      Thank you for the great new summer recipe. I'm looking forward to experimenting with several more…

      Reply

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