Shrimp with Garlicky Miso Butter

I found this recipe on Food and Wine’s website, by Ann Taylor Pittman and Scott Mowbray. The miso caught my attention; it’s something I have in my refrigerator but rarely use. This is a chance to learn how to be more miso-friendly!

This pair of chefs are authors of The Global Pantry Cookbook, which I do not own. From the recipe on the website: “A touch of miso is added to the white wine base for extra-briny depth. The convenience factor goes way up if you keep a bag or two of peeled and deveined shrimp in the freezer for quick meals. There’s no searing the shrimp or other fuss. They cook to a lovely, delicate state in just a couple of minutes. Whisking white miso into the sauce adds a salty umami that contrasts the sweetness of the shrimp.”

The whole name of the recipe is Shrimp Scampi with Garlicky Miso Butter. I don’t want to bother with noodles – I just thought the garlicky, buttery, miso shrimp would make a great entree or appetizer! But the original recipe is printable below.

The miso I have is white miso, so that’s good luck. It’s a lovely somewhat sweet, somewhat salty, nutty flavor. Really nice.

Shrimp Scampi with Garlicky Miso Butter

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup dry white wine (I used a splash)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons white miso
1 pound peeled and deveined raw large shrimp, tail-on
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in wine, salt, and crushed red pepper; cook for about one minute.

Whisk in miso until mostly dissolved, about 30 seconds.

Add shrimp in a single layer, and cook until shrimp just turn pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes, flipping once halfway through cooking time.

Remove from heat; sprinkle evenly with parsley.

I added steamed peas to the skillet and heated them. Why not?!

Serve immediately. I sprinkled on more cayenne pepper flakes!

It didn’t take me long to grab some bread to sop up the delicious garlicky miso butter! Delicious!

This shrimp really was fantastic. And the authors are right – if you have some shrimp ready to cook, this is easily a less than 10 minute meal!!!!

 

 

 

 

About the Author: Chef Mimi

As a self-taught home cook, with many years in the culinary profession, I am passionate about all things food-related. Especially eating!

40 Comments

  1. Travel Gourmet October 9, 2024 at 6:05 AM - Reply

    Gorgeous. Think I’d love these!

    • Chef Mimi October 9, 2024 at 8:13 AM - Reply

      I think so, too!

  2. BERNADETTE October 9, 2024 at 6:35 AM - Reply

    Your interpretation looks delectable.

    • Chef Mimi October 9, 2024 at 8:13 AM - Reply

      Thanks, Bernadette!

  3. Molly P October 9, 2024 at 8:02 AM - Reply

    Love the idea to add miso to a scampi sauce–genius!

    • Chef Mimi October 9, 2024 at 8:14 AM - Reply

      They were so good. Can’t wait to make them again.

  4. angiesrecipes October 9, 2024 at 8:30 AM - Reply

    Those prawns look so plump and flavourful. I like to cook with miso.

    • Chef Mimi October 9, 2024 at 11:48 AM - Reply

      These shrimp were so good. I need to use miso more!

  5. Jeff the Chef October 9, 2024 at 8:45 AM - Reply

    That does sound really good. Thanks for your recommendation of frozen shrimp. I don’t know why, but I always assume they wouldn’t be good. I love shrimp, but I almost never cook them at home. I need to change that. I’ve also never cooked with miso, but I see it in so many recipes, that I should really get some.

    • Chef Mimi October 9, 2024 at 11:49 AM - Reply

      After this recipe, I’ll start using miso more often!

  6. Angela October 9, 2024 at 8:53 AM - Reply

    I’m betting this is extraordinarily flavorful.

    • Chef Mimi October 9, 2024 at 11:49 AM - Reply

      These shrimp were so tasty!

  7. beth October 9, 2024 at 9:02 AM - Reply

    oooh, yummm

    • Chef Mimi October 9, 2024 at 11:49 AM - Reply

      Yes!

  8. Dorothy's New Vintage Kitchen October 9, 2024 at 9:13 AM - Reply

    Mu mouth is watering Mimi, these shrimp look so good! Miso is such an amazing little flavor bomb.

    • Chef Mimi October 9, 2024 at 11:50 AM - Reply

      It really is! I need to use it more.

  9. Anonymous October 9, 2024 at 10:09 AM - Reply

    Looks delicious!! Great idea adding the peas into the sauce. I would probably serve the shrimp and peas on a bed of wild rice. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Barb

    • Chef Mimi October 9, 2024 at 11:51 AM - Reply

      Absolutely! It was so good making this recipe!

  10. johnrieber October 9, 2024 at 12:36 PM - Reply

    A delicious looking dish. Thanks for sharing it! Miso isn’t used as much as it should be!

    • Chef Mimi October 10, 2024 at 7:45 AM - Reply

      I definitely need to use it more often!

  11. Mary October 9, 2024 at 2:15 PM - Reply

    A tasty simple little dish. I have to say I’ve never used Miso but that has to change. Thanks Mimi. :))

    • Chef Mimi October 10, 2024 at 7:46 AM - Reply

      I’ve only made miso soup! Definitely something I need to get creative with…

  12. Ben | Havocinthekitchen October 9, 2024 at 2:45 PM - Reply

    Such a unique flavour profile and the shrimp look great! I need to explore miso more, too.

    • Chef Mimi October 10, 2024 at 7:46 AM - Reply

      I was very impressed with how good this turned out!

  13. sherry October 9, 2024 at 7:43 PM - Reply

    shrimp scampi? I am confused! Here in Australia scampi is a type of seafood. And of course shrimp is prawn so it’s like saying prawn prawn – hehehehe…

  14. thatskinnychickcanbake October 10, 2024 at 6:40 AM - Reply

    YUM!!! My sister sent me this cookbook and now I have to make this shrimp—I have miso in the basement fridge waiting for a good recipe!!!

    • Chef Mimi October 10, 2024 at 7:47 AM - Reply

      I can highly recommend this recipe!

  15. Tandy | Lavender and Lime October 11, 2024 at 2:03 AM - Reply

    I also have miso in my fridge that I seldom use. I think this with some lobster tails would be great :)

    • Chef Mimi October 11, 2024 at 6:46 AM - Reply

      OH YES! That would be fabulous.

  16. Velva-evening With A Sandwich October 12, 2024 at 7:07 AM - Reply

    This looks very tasty. This one is a keeper.

    • Chef Mimi October 12, 2024 at 7:42 AM - Reply

      Thanks. I agree!

  17. Ronit Penso Tasty Eats October 12, 2024 at 3:06 PM - Reply

    Great find! I use miso often. Even a small amount of it adds wonderful flavor to so many dishes. :)

    • Chef Mimi October 13, 2024 at 7:11 AM - Reply

      Thanks! Good to know.

  18. Frank Fariello October 13, 2024 at 7:41 AM - Reply

    I love garlicky shimp, whether it’s gambas al ajillo or Shrimp Scampi. I imagine the miso brings it to another level.

    • Chef Mimi October 13, 2024 at 9:18 AM - Reply

      It really does! I need to use it way more often than I do.

  19. David Scott Allen October 17, 2024 at 11:53 AM - Reply

    Well, you know me and the dreaded “G” — but I think this would be really tasty using shallots. I’ll give it a whirl!

  20. cookingwithauntjuju.com October 18, 2024 at 5:01 AM - Reply

    I love simple (but delicious) shrimp recipes – looks like a keeper :)

    • Chef Mimi October 18, 2024 at 9:42 AM - Reply

      Definitely simple, and simple yet lovely flavors!

  21. Raymund October 22, 2024 at 4:58 PM - Reply

    Can’t wait to try this out myself, I love how quick and easy it is, especially with shrimp on hand for a speedy meal.

    • Chef Mimi October 23, 2024 at 7:01 AM - Reply

      You’ll love it. I can’t imagine anyone not liking this.

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