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Shrimp Scampi
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Shrimp Scampi

Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam / For the Love of Cooking / Original Closet Cooking

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 10 oz of spaghetti cooked per instructions
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter divided
  • 1 pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 5 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 pound of shrimp shelled & deveined (I also removed the tails)
  • ¼ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
  • Juice and zest of a lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted water per instructions then drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
  • While the pasta is cooking heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the red chili pepper flakes, minced garlic, and shrimp to the skillet.
  • Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until cooked, stirring often.  Season with sea salt, to taste.  Remove the shrimp from the skillet onto a plate; set aside.
  • Add the wine (or broth), lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet and bring to a boil.  Simmer the liquid until reduced by half, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of butter, wait for it to melt then turn off the heat.
  • Add the pasta, shrimp, parsley, and some reserved water, if needed, to the skillet, season with sea salt, to taste then toss to coat evenly.  Serve immediately.  Enjoy.