Sautéed Venetian Bacaro-Style Cicchetti with Garlic and White Wine

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Small bites inspired by Venetian bacaro cuisine featuring sautéed mushrooms and shrimp in a garlic white wine sauce, perfect for sharing or as an appetizer. This italian-inspired italian ready in about 25 minutes pairs extra virgin olive oil, thinly sliced garlic cloves, sliced fresh white mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

★ 4.1 (15 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden but not burnt.
  2. Step 2: Add 8 oz sliced fresh white mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
  3. Step 3: Add 12 peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and sauté for 2 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn opaque and curl.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/3 cup dry white wine and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring gently until the sauce reduces slightly and coats the shrimp and mushrooms.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the dish.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Venetian Bacaro-Style Cicchetti with Garlic and White Wine take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Venetian Bacaro-Style Cicchetti with Garlic and White Wine?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep extra virgin olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Venetian Bacaro-Style Cicchetti with Garlic and White Wine?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Venetian Bacaro-Style Cicchetti with Garlic and White Wine for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sautéed Venetian Bacaro-Style Cicchetti with Garlic and White Wine?

Italian italian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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