Name: Shrimp and Ramp Scampi
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 bunch ramps (about 6 oz.), bulbs and greens separated, bulbs halved lengthwise, greens torn into (2"–3") pieces; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; ½ tsp. mild red pepper flakes (such as Maras, Urfa, or Aleppo-style), plus more for serving; ½ cup dry white wine; 1¼ lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined, preferably tails left on; 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter; Kosher salt; ½ lemon

sauted shrimp with ramps white wine and red pepper flakes

Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Elizabeth Jaime, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou

The combination of garlic and ramps may seem like overkill, but we promise it’s not. The garlic will mellow as it cooks while the ramps stay pungent.

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Recipe information

Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

1 bunch ramps (about 6 oz.), bulbs and greens separated, bulbs halved lengthwise, greens torn into (2"–3") pieces

3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

½ tsp. mild red pepper flakes (such as Maras, Urfa, or Aleppo-style), plus more for serving

½ cup dry white wine

1¼ lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined, preferably tails left on

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter

Kosher salt

½ lemon

Preparation

Step 1
Combine 3 Tbsp. oil and ramp bulbs in a large skillet. Set over medium heat and cook, tossing occasionally, until bulbs are softened but have not taken on any color, 6–8 minutes. Add garlic and ½ tsp. mild red pepper flakes and cook, tossing occasionally, until garlic is softened, about 3 minutes. Add wine and increase heat to medium-high. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until wine is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add ramp greens, shrimp, and butter to pan. Season with salt and cook, tossing occasionally, until ramp greens are wilted, shrimp turn pink, and butter is melted, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Finely grate zest from lemon half over shrimp, then squeeze in juice.
Step 2
Transfer shrimp to a platter. Sprinkle with more mild red pepper flakes and drizzle with plenty of oil.