If you were thinking a healthy, delicious Shrimp and Broccoli Scampi dish , we're on the same page. For the perfect pairing, we traveled to the opposite ends of Italy—the sun-kissed isle of Sardinia in the southwest, where the Argiolas family has been revolutionizing wine since the beginning of the 20th century, and to Fruili in the northwest, an area predominantly considered to produce the pinnacle of Italian whites—to bring you two of our favorites.
A light, dry white Taut, zippy white wine contrasts tender shrimp while cutting its richness with crisp acidity. Pinot grigio from Italy is great with scampi, which has both richness from butter and pungency from garlic and lemon juice.
It has vibrant fruit and floral aromas that help counteract the garlic scent of the shrimp scampi. With a high amount of acidity and frothy bubbles, Prosecco is a refreshing wine that easily pairs with buttery dishes.
The fruity flavors are just enough to give a fresh taste, rather than making the wine too sweet. This type of wine has floral and fruit aromas with bright and crisp notes that create a drier taste than other red wines.
The best wine for shrimp scampi is a zesty, crisp white wine. The garlic and shrimp flavors in the dish are best complemented by the lighter-bodied flavor of the types of wines mentioned above.
To learn more about the types of wines mentioned in this article and how to pair them with other dishes, you can visit VinePair. Most people have been under the impression that white wine is served with seafood, while red wine is strictly a beverage best suited for dishes with red meat.
If you plan on cooking shrimp in a red sauce or with strong spices, red wine like Pinot Noir is preferable due to its smooth and herbal flavors.
Stay away from red wines with an oaky flavor. You want to make sure the wine you choose is one that pleases the palate while complementing your delicious shrimp dish. Italian cooks in the United States swapped shrimp for scampi, but kept both names.
Thus the dish was born, along with inevitable variations. This classic recipe makes a simple garlic, white wine and butter sauce that goes well with a pile of pasta or with a hunk of crusty bread. However you make the dish, once the shrimp are added to the pan, the trick is to cook them just long enough that they turn pink all over, but not until their bodies curl into rounds with the texture of tires. Whether served at the beginning of a beautiful evening for two, or sipped throughout a lively meal with friends, this celebrated bubbly has versatility at the table that can be shared time and time again.
Wine from the Vinho Verde region of Portugal is notoriously tart and poppy, and Aphros is a perfect example. Just a single sip can transport you to the breezy seashore. Aphros Vinho Verde Loureiro Wine. A wine with the backbone of granite minerality, were the aromas dominated by fruits and flowers, including hints of lime and orange with the essential oils of their skins. The typical evergreen aromas of Vermentino combine with the fullness of peaches to create a textured wine.
Rich in lemony acidity, it will perfectly accompany your shrimp, but it is also heavy enough to pair with carbs or veggies. Choose this wine if you are serving your scampi over pasta or with a side of fava beans.
Sancerre is a classic pairing with seafood. This is a beautiful Sauvignon Blanc, one of the best in the world according to many circles. Lucien Crochet Sancerre Blanc Drizly A classic Crochet wine, intense, zesty, pure and linear, refreshing citrus rind character, limes lemons and minerals with a peachy ripeness, remarkably intense and concentrated for a regular Sancerre.
Nectarines, fresh melon and bright acidity are prominent on the palate with a lingering rhubarb flavor on the finish. Aged in lees for an extended time, there is a lush and rich texture to this wine that pairs well with pasta and garlic. Fresh with evident orange notes and pronounced salinity. Ideal with crustaceans and shells. Pino Grigio classically fits seafood and the Doro Princic is a head above the rest! The Friuli region lies in the north of Italy where the cooler climate increases the acidity of the wine.
Doro Princic Pinot Grigio Vivino On the palate, the wine has crisp acidity and a smooth and pleasant finish. A rich and fruity Pinot Grigio, with bursting fruit flavors and toasty notes. However, it pairs nicely with the garlic and butter in shrimp scampi and adds the necessary spice and acidity.
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