Shrimp Scampi with Pasta
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 682
- Total Fat
- 27
- Saturated Fat
- 11
- Carbohydrates
- 64
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 41
- Cholesterol
- 284
- Sodium
- 772
- Total: 20 min
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
Salt and pepper
1 pound dry pasta (I'm using spaghetti)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
12 cloves garlic, sliced
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup liquid (I'm using white wine)
2 lemons, juiced
2 tablespoons chile flakes, optional
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional
Directions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt . Add the spaghetti, give it a stir and cook until al dente according to the package instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the oil, butter, garlic and a pinch of salt and sweat the garlic for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the wine, lemon juice and chile flakes if using and cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Reserve some of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti. Add the spaghetti and a little of the reserved pasta water to the pan with the shrimp and toss to combine. Toss in the parsley if using and serve.
Cook’s Note
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