Carla Makes BA's Best Shrimp Scampi | From the Test Kitchen | Bon Appétit

We urge you: don’t skip the marinade step-it really gives the shrimp lots of garlicky flavor and sets this apart from other scampi recipes.
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[@SpikeReynolds]

Why is every BA chef so freaking likable. Sure the videos are super informative and teach you how to cook somewhat complicated stuff, but at least 50% of the fun are the hosts

[@Face_Meat]

BA is basically the polar opposite of Eater.

[@Patrick-pu5di]

THEY ARE! I want to be friends with everyone on their team. edit: It seems like these people love making food for the taste and art rather than the novelty *cough*Tasty*cough*

[@LaCoolaa]

SpikeReynolds I agree! This lady is so extra but the perfect amount of extra someone can be.. Lol love ba!

[@cthomas025]

It's why my favorite food personality has long been Alton Brown. It's not just a straight recipe, it's cooking, educational and fun all at the same time. All the people at BA really bring that same sense of enthusiasm.

[@mastod0n1]

SpikeReynolds They don't put the unlikable ones on KZbin. I'm joking, it seems like the whole staff is awesome.

[@abouttime837]

the recent trend of not being afraid of showing outtakes and talking about mess ups makes me feel better about how much I mess up in the kitchen haha

[@singingmyblue8000]

A T same

[@Pixelplanet5]

its really more about how you handle the mistakes and make the best out of it.

[@victoredwardo9485]

A T honestly

[@kimnguyen1227]

at first I thought the gourmet series was kinda dumb... like why would I want to learn something that is so industrialized made but through watching Claire adjusts, I just learn so much of how to hypothesize about what went wrong and find ways to adjust.

[@lordgarion514]

No one was ever really afraid to show their mistakes. But many of these shows are ran by people used to TV snd they're just wasn't time to show mistakes. As younger people without tv experience started showing mistakes, the experienced people soon followed.

[@kodahaha]

I love how she brought up the cooking wine thing, in the wise words of Chef John: if a recipe calls for a cup of wine, you're stuck with the rest of the bottle at dinner, so get something drinkable

[@ArtseyGurl]

And as always, enjoy🎶

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

Words I live by: IF you can't drink it, DON'T cook with it.

[@frankfreeman8721]

@@spockmcoyissmart961 If you won't put it into your mouth to drink, why put it in your mouth to eat??

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

@@frankfreeman8721 ya, that's pretty much what I'm sayin'

[@teancoffee208]

The only time I use wine to cook is when I recieve undrinkable wine.

[@Downwthethicknesss]

I love how they didn’t edit out her mistake. Everyone makes mistakes. Even great chefs

[@elephantgrass631]

It just makes the videos longer hence wastes time. Some people don’t watch for entertainment. If it were taken out, most people would be none the wiser.

[@dm5331]

@@elephantgrass631 it helps those that might make the same mistake ?

[@elephantgrass631]

@@dm5331 The mistake of putting butter too early? That's not a common mistake. And besides, she redid the take. They could have left it out making the video shorter, or they could have put more detail on something that was right. In the world of KZbin, you don't have long, so give people more value for their time.

[@MrAlexanderGoff]

@@elephantgrass631 seeing someone who is an expert make mistakes is a very empowering thing to see, it helps people who are learning understand that they can mess up the thing they are cooking and still rescue the meal. There are plenty of other cooks on KZbin doing things perfectly in 5 minutes or less!

[@elephantgrass631]

@@MrAlexanderGoff You're right, you've changed my mind. We should never edit any video footage ever. Show all the mistakes so we all learn what not to do. I don't mine watching 7 hour cooking videos on how to make pasta because no one wants to edit in the name of sharing mistakes.

[@ratbrain6991]

I really appreciate BA showing the mistake it makes me feel better about my cooking

[@navyforeveryoungjean-phili5940]

Brisa Castro you need to see ppls mistakes to be ok with yours? You have issues

[@doraemon560]

Navyforeveryoung Jean-Philippe YIKES YOU REACHIN SIS

[@JFrenchman]

"Olive oil isn't free" *Instantly has to dump it in the trash*

[@colouredlioness2199]

😂

[@coolabah-blue]

Maybe she could of poured it over pasta, and used it as a side dish. Waste not, want not😌

[@supergeek1418]

@@coolabah-blue And that pasta should have been Angel Hair!

[@TucsonBillD]

I would have just added the wine after the mistake with the butter... it really doesn't make much of a difference (although I could well be wrong... it's been known to happen). But I can understand her dumping it... after all, she's demoing a recipe and how it should be prepared. Julia Child could work with happy accidents, but ther rest of us, meh.

[@JackReynoldsCreations]

Bill Daniels could the butter have burned if it was in too long? That’s my thought on that but idk

[@itsmericci92]

“Just garlic and butter braaaa”😂😂😂

[@averagejune2680]

Beauty4 Ashes129 I died

[@briannabradley2624]

I’m so glad someone finally explained what sauce breaking means 😭

[@JakeLovesSteak]

This video should be called, "Carla Gives Absolutely Zero Fucks."

[@gameman151]

I'm pretty sure that's every Carla video

[@mariannesouza8326]

Wutsizface 😂

[@mariannesouza8326]

HoboMan 😂

[@DoozyCooch]

@montanadoctor Get out of your safe zone every once in awhile

[@auletjohnast03638]

Wutsizface, Watch your language. This is a conservative cooking channel.

[@Littlepea2890]

I love Carla! If I had to choose one person from the kitchen who I would love to learn from irl it would be her.

[@limen7679]

Acacia I like her and Brad a lot but she was a little scary with the Wayans brother 😀, but hard to judge from one edited video.

[@Littlepea2890]

To be honest that just kinda makes me like her more.

[@thisismylovehandle]

I think she's the best instructor (aside from the Wayans one). I'd like to eat Brad's food (I love ferments). I would like to eat lunch with Claire and ask Chris profound questions about the art and science of cooking. I would like to tell Andy to stop sticking his butt in the camera!! Lol. He's always bending over on the opposite counter with his butt facing the camera.

[@ralphwhittemore5041]

I agree. That looks like the best Shrimp Scampi ever! She's Awesome 👍

[@mysticwizardphd]

This is why she’s the one who usually does Back to Back

[@jennwatson74]

I’ve never seen this girl before, I absolutely love her energy and personality!

[@ianrickey208]

Carla's openness in a bestie friendliness multiplies every recipe she shares with us!

[@PugLifeJM]

Just garlic and oil, bruh.

[@IMakeupStuff]

Brah* haha

[@Arnoldiepin]

are you really called music? amazing!

[@kristinabaker4433]

Yeh, Wine isn't necessary.

[@Nocturne22]

Wine is always necessary.

[@nicoledukich]

@2k GoDsZ PREACH!

[@MrAmalasan]

Those shrimp were some real big boys

[@michaeldiaz5943]

Glen M bad big boys

[@gregvipond7153]

OOKAYY BRAD

[@courtneymichelle5746]

Big boys that are bad

[@Ammut6]

Good old 26-30's

[@kayomichael]

2META2FAST

[@claraespinoza5048]

I freaking love her!! She’s my favorite cook on the show and I always recreate her dishes they’re so good

[@garythree]

“All good recipes begin with butter and garlic.” Totally agreed. 🤣

[@sharonolsen6579]

cake ? apple pie ? cinnamon rolls ? ummm... let me think about that ... ; /

[@DaveH82]

I like it when they explain things, like when she had to add a little water.

[@HISIAM888RUHIS888]

Can you use broth (to make more sauce) instead of water?? And throw a little parsley on top too!!☺️🙌😋

[@mysticwizardphd]

HISIAM888RUHIS888 Broth and Stock are good alternatives but Water is more natural and doesn’t add unnecessary flavors, the point of this dish was that the Butter and Garlic are the stars of the show, so adding vegetable stock or something like that would contrast the flavor

[@LindsayDaly]

*"Angel hair pasta is the devil."* How ironic! 😈

[@FoxGolem]

She lost me at that statement.

[@MrAmalasan]

Lindsay Daly you're the pro at getting top comment on BA posts. One of the Big Boys :)

[@BurtonJohnson]

Angel hair is my favorite pasta! The thinner the better. Maybe I should try eating hair, brb. (what don't you like about it?)

[@Kaoskadosk]

A thick, creamy carbonara with angel hair pasta is the flippin' best. The huge amount of surface area makes it soak up so much sauce and turns the dish into a lovely flaverbomb of umami.

[@user-kh9ki3kq8m]

Lindsay Daly angel hair is terrible! I cooked it once (and yes I cooked it right) and it was like eating stringy mush.

[@malakmusleh2503]

I honestly love the way they don't edit mistakes out it sets them apart completely from other shows🙌🏼

[@yolkyolk3148]

THANK you for the water trick!!! I've had some separating emulsions before and I didn't know what to do about it

[@angelakraft5980]

Between listening to the Bon Appetit foodcast on my way to work and watching these videos every day, I feel like Carla's my best bud and I want only the best for Carla

[@Sandyyyyyyyyyy]

Angela didn’t know they had a podcast, it’s in queue now thanks!

[@kathleenannmodina-angue4540]

Same.

[@smo0chi3]

@@Sandyyyyyyyyyy where'd you find it

[@kimberlyceja8110]

THERE'S A BON APPETIT FOODCAST?????? I really need to investigate the life of podcasts lol

[@messy_messenger]

Aw man, I made shrimp scampi last week, looked for a video recipe from you guys, and couldn't find one! I guess I'll just have to revisit it this week.... :)

[@SeriousKween]

I come back for this recipe so often. Can't get enough of it!

[@davidgrunsted2990]

“Just butter and garlic bra” this happens to me almost every time i cook lol

[@diinalens]

scampi is actually the name of the specific type of crustacean, which is similar to but not the same as shrimp. it's the italian name, whereas the latin would be Nephrops Norvegicus. fun fact: scampi are called that because they have a tendency to escape (which is understandable on their part tbh). from the italian "scappare" (to escape) and more specifically the venetian equivalent "scampar". source: im italian (and wikipedia for the latin)

[@CeccoGrullo]

moscardo not _scappare_ but _scampare_ , is the Italian verb you are looking for. No need to refer to the Venetian language in this case.

[@diinalens]

mi ero dimenticata che è un verbo italiano corretto, mi pareva fosse solo dialettale! grazie della correzione.

[@CeccoGrullo]

moscardo di nulla! Figurati, per così poco :)

[@temudjin38]

Pasta parmeggiano pizza napolitana formaggio a la dolce gusto... God I want to learn Italian.

[@kodahaha]

I think its funny you say that its based on their tendency to escape and when she was transferring them out of the cooking pan she said "oh one escaped"

[@lukew4525]

The editing here is absolutely perfect. I bought a subscription to the magazine because of how well this KZbin channel is managed!

[@ghlibisk67]

Lol this comment has not aged well.

[@jbo3951]

@@ghlibisk67 😔

[@valerieburkett2903]

@@ghlibisk67 literally what I was going to say

[@rko32491]

I LOVE how real this channel is. I love seeing the mistakes and I love seeing the trial and error when attempting to make gourmet versions of food

[@kburkett13]

I re watch this every time I make shrimp scampi and finally printed the recipe lol Carla you’re like the perfect person I want by side cooking in the kitchen like an aunt that’s your best friend or the amazing mother in law everyone should have😩🙌🏼❤️

[@phoenee]

Watching Too Hot Tamales is one of the greatest memories I have of my mom! She completely coveted their pastel chef coats!!! 😂 Also thank you all for including the 2nd take, it helps to know that BA professionals are just like us sometimes 😉

[@HISIAM888RUHIS888]

Never heard of the Hot Tamales!!

[@chickennuggets7092]

More Carla

[@chickennuggets7092]

Carla Music ♥️♥️♥️

[@VietHoang-lw1rq]

Carla! Blessed 🙏 I legitimately want to cook together and drinks glass of wine with her.

[@chickennuggets7092]

Michael Hoang ikr!!! She's so chill and down-to-earth! She was the reason I started eating real food instead of instant noodles

[@GhostlordGames]

Claire*

[@RBRB431]

ChickenNuggets everything about her is amazing! Her name is Music!! What could be better 😅

[@eg-g]

I appreciate when I know someone who being great in what he does, acts and looks ordinary and careless.

[@raylarkin5004]

"Meant for eating with friends" Then eats all by herself! I love Carla! ❤

[@ronschlorff7089]

crew gets scraps! :D

[@danaecanton]

I love watching Carla cook! It’s like I’m just at home listening and watching my mom cook a delicious meal ❤️

[@Blaztoize]

more like gorgeous girlfirend

[@michaellewis7085]

So, it could be called "shrimp shrimp" or "scampi scampi" I don't care - I am here for the sauce! (thanks for the water tip! I am in my 70s and have been cooking wrong all of my life!)

[@TucsonBillD]

Scampi is a larger shrimpish beastie, sort of inbetween a shrimp and a lobster, and is found in the Adriatic. So, she's kind of right when she says it's "in the style of Scampi".

[@ptcclatlptcclatl1683]

I've made this twice now and it was fantastic both times. Carla, you rock!

[@dasdovian7785]

Confession time? Sometimes I just make scampi sauce to eat with bread.

[@bonoboner]

Das Dovian that’s the best way to do it

[@TheRealFaceyNeck]

That tip at the end was incredibly valuable! Thank you so much! The overall episode was great too; the tip about water at the end is priceless.

[@JonHend]

Scampi is a species of lobster also known as langoustine. In the UK it is traditionally breaded and deep-fried then served with tartar sauce, chips (chunky fries) and lemon. Scampi in the US uses this species too but is served in garlic butter and french wine; Shrimp Scampi uses shrimp instead of Scampi/Langoustine.

[@CharlesVillePro]

Love watching Carla cook. You Rock!!

[@vrudy6]

Love the way you express yourself. Nice work!

[@KVWI]

The dudebro bit was too much, I love it

[@mokebanana]

i love carla she’s hands down the best host

[@jordanhinde246]

Moke Banana out.

[@jmgarcia61]

Loved, loved, LOVED the shout-out to the Too Hot Tamales.

[@donnaspear8494]

That's beautiful! I'm making this tomorrow. You're awesome!

[@LisaMichele]

I can't wait to make this! Looks sooooo good

[@dyangela]

I loved watching Two Hot Tamales! You nailed Susan's accent! 🤗

[@Suertsje]

I really enjoy watching Carla cook!

[@cagliarigirl6510]

As usual, a pleasure watching you work!

[@hankdickson]

NOW THAT'S WHAT I AM GOING TO HAVE FOR DINNER. THANK YOU

[@kylos3]

i love how no-nonsense carla is. i love all the hosts tbh, but claire, andy, carla, and brad are my faves

[@marcussavina2726]

No love for molly?

[@salgarfi]

Made this tonight - it was awesome!! Thanks Carla

[@CharityS-Minnesota]

Mmmmm.... so making this this weekend! thank you 🥰

[@acbeaumo]

Real cooks make mistakes. Thanks for the teachable moments, Carla!

[@kristencourmier7208]

*looks from smaller bowl to bigger bowl* “I feel like everything can go into here?” *confused look* “Oh!” *side smirks at camera* Had me rooooooooolling 😂

[@OliiveeTM]

This recipe was incredible! Thanks Carla

[@jarose29]

I actually learned something in this video. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@Dan016]

Finally, someone had to say it but it's true - Angel Hair Pasta is the Devil.

[@azugirl111]

it's one of my favorite pastas -_-

[@LBrobie]

nooO! it's the perfect pasta. it cooks in like, 3 minutes and it's so easy to shovel in your mouth with your favorite sauce, and you can eat more cause it's so much thinner. what's not to love?!?!

[@damien1358]

Seriously it's pretty gross

[@Gerard-oo8os]

True. The texture is pretty weird.

[@jeffreylightner4766]

Angel Hair pasta IS the devil, on a line. Only thing worse is wheat pasta.

[@samhart3680]

You shoulda done Carla makes carlamari, huge opportunity missed

[@rashmisingh9244]

Tried it, loved it, got compliments . Thanks😁

[@brandontrottier4734]

i love you soo much Carla! you bring a smile on my face everyday... you are always having fun spreading positivity and it just make me wanna cook with you haha.

[@MiCKi914]

"Just garlic and oil, brah" Love Carla!

[@kaylarose9985]

I'm pretty much making everything I watched you make when I get home from being deployed.

[@JoseMontes-ul3mv]

😳 I’m totally making this on Saturday for my mom and sister. Thank you, 🙂

[@heartoffishing4681]

I loved this because it was easy to follow and you weren't afraid to show the mistakes which made the tutorial stick a little better in my mind. Thanks!

[@PeachBeef]

love her personality. In general, great chef, great host, ABSURDLY attractive.

[@--Paws--]

That guy at the beginning looks like Bobby Burns' brother

[@theoliveoilworkshop4907]

Thanks for the chemistry lesson about adding water and why.

[@arroyo128]

This was AMAZING! I made it for my mom with some linguine and it was so freaking delicious we were both shocked how great it was given the simplicity. Thanks for sharing!!

[@steverouleau8642]

I guess stupid one goes with stupid.

[@sergiyradonezhsky634]

that's a real nice kitchen you guys got going on there, recently found your channel loving it so far. thanks a lot. fun fact, Scampi in Italian are indeed little lobster like things also known as langoustines

[@Sodchucker]

Langoustine shrimp. Kinda like "chai tea", meaning "tea tea"

[@peterminichello3922]

That angel hair pasta line alone deserved my like on this video 😂

[@rosalindgatto9630]

This is the one of the only recipes I can make with any confidence besides the very basics like rice and pasta; thank you

[@MJH7777]

Thank you!!!looks delicious, I will cook them tonight.😻😻😻😻😻

[@lastdonuts]

whooooaaaaa I've never heard someone say they dislike angel hair pasta in my entire life until now

[@SuperFreeEducation]

but she is correct though.

[@cheeke11967]

@@SuperFreeEducation In your opinion. :D

[@brownebabe916]

Jay how dare she shade my favorite pasta 🍝.

[@dessiehurley2517]

It’s awwwful lol

[@ross-carlson]

@@dessiehurley2517 It's beyond awful - it turns into a big glob, with zero flavor and is almost always overcooked given how thin it is. There is _always_ a better choice that can be made for pasta, always.

[@cycologist71]

the videos with you (Carla) keep getting better. keep keeping the jokes/mistakes/out-takes. Claire got me watching BA, but Carla keeps me coming back!!

[@RedHeadAgent]

Loved this video! One of my favorite dishes.

[@s.e.fernandez4002]

Yum! Thank you for this video.

[@jamesson_heinicken]

"Its only 4 cloves of garlic" 😂

[@rachel.the.riveter]

Your fettucini alfredo was spectacular... so I think I'm goin' out and buyin' some shrimp today. :-D

[@CDeanhartman]

Just made this. Absolutely delicious.

[@johnpasqualoni1738]

Carla, one of the best scampi i have ever had! Easy peasy!, Thanks

[@Subscriber606]

When I made this, that bro scene actually happened.

[@Mr_Frypan]

"Angel hair pasta is the devil." Haha, I love this woman!

[@yumekai1]

I just love how you guys show the mistakes

[@robertlewis7866]

Gave this a shot weekend before last and it came out great. Keep rockin BA!

[@secondconflict570]

Angelhair and pappardelle are my two fave pastas. (spaghettini in a pinch)

[@austinwort9308]

I peep the Commes des Garcons

[@macleolab]

Just cooked with pasta also added cream so delicious! Thank You so much! :)

[@Lozierglass]

I just tried this recipe and it is by far the best version I ever made. Perfect scampi!

[@inkajoo]

Yay Carla

[@white_wild_roses6750]

“Just garlic and oil, Brah”

[@nancyleddy5449]

I can't wait to make it. Thanks Carla

[@eliser9776]

I love these casual videos more than the ones where your hair was blown out and lipstick. This is real cooking, real food, real chef. Thank you.

[@Janine.Najarian]

"Angel hair pasta is the devil" *THANK YOU!*

[@ronylgernalin9464]

*Carlaaaaa!! Please be my mom.*

[@nobracobra]

omg... mmm... this dish is perfect! tyfs

[@klingertam1]

Loved it and your delivery.

[@Nesyaishere]

I really do enjoy her small talks, kinda miss her and the old settings 🤧

[@iAmKidKiNG]

FINALLY SOMEBODY THAT AGREES WITH ME ABOUT ANGEL HAIR PASTA.

[@iAmKidKiNG]

Miguel Quinto angel hair pasta has a weird texture to me and I've never had a good angel hair pasta dish

[@monique38008]

It's pretty gross

[@mycolortv1]

@@miguelquinto6003 ,,...Its HORRIBLE like eating strings

[@markgannett4104]

I like angel hair pasta, I can't eat the thicker stuff it's just too much to chew more that a few strands at a time...even regular spaghetti gives me trouble...and linguine forget it.

[@catzkeet4860]

Mark Gannett the chew is the whole point of pasta isn’t it? Angel hair is a non event, and always gets overlooked, and overlooked pasta is disgusting

[@juliakntr]

I love you Carla! This recipe makes my mouth water.