Shrimp scampi meets ravioli in this elegant and easy recipe – a match made in heaven! Shrimp scampi ravioli is the best of both delicious dinner worlds.
1 pound large cheese ravioli – the best you can find!
1 tablespoon minced shallots
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 tablespoons cold butter
3/4 cup white wine
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and butterflied
Juice from one lemon
Shaved or grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil so that it is ready when you want to cook the ravioli.
Add one tablespoon of butter to a medium size skillet and melt over medium high heat. Add shallots and garlic and stir until soft, 2-3 minutes.
Stir in wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook just until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
Now add remaining butter, stirring until melted. Stir in lemon juice.
Add the ravioli gently to the boiling water (I like to lower them in with a slotted spoon) and cook according to package directions until just done, usually about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and add them to the sauce. Give it all a gentle stir.
Divide the ravioli between four plates, and top with the shrimp to each plate. Spoon a generous portion of sauce over each serving, garnish with parmesan and serve at once!
Notes
Ravioli: Go for the best and freshest you can find! We recommend the refrigerated kind in the dairy case of your supermarket or (even better!) an Italian specialty shop.
Shallot: Shallots are part of the onion family, with a lighter, more delicate flavor. Look for them near the (you guessed it!) onions in your produce section.
Wine: Any white wine you have on hand will work.
Shrimp: We recommend getting large size shrimp from the seafood counter, but any size shrimp will be just fine.