Sous Vide Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi: Temperature & Time Guide
Scampi's shrimp always turn rubbery in the pan. Sous vide keeps them plump, and the lemon-garlic butter does the rest.
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| Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 | A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking. | View → |
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
1) Season shrimp, seal with butter, garlic, and lemon zest. 2) Cook at 140°F for 20 minutes. 3) Cook linguine. 4) Toss pasta with the bag butter, shrimp, white wine, and parsley. 5) Finish with lemon and chili flakes.
FAQ
What temperature for the shrimp?
140°F (60°C) for 20 minutes — plump and sweet.
What's in scampi sauce?
Butter, garlic, lemon, white wine, and parsley — the classic.
Can I add breadcrumbs?
Yes — a quick buttered crumb topping under the broiler is the American style.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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