Shrimp Scampi
 
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Here's a recipe for an all-time favorite of ours! Use pasta shapes which can catch those extra juicy flavors! Basil makes an amazing flavor enhancer that I would highly recommend over parsley which is normally used. We stirred this into alfredo and it created a fabulous combination!
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 T. butter
  • 2 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, pressed
  • lemon zest from one lemon, about 1 T., optional
  • ½ c. dry white wine or seafood broth
  • ½ t. Kosher salt
  • ½ t. red pepper flakes, more if desired
  • ½ t. black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 to 1-1/2 pounds large shrimp shelled, tails left on, if desired
  • ½ lemon, juiced (1 T. )
  • ¼ c. freshly chopped parsley or basil( highly recommended )
  • ½ c. reserved pasta water
  • 1 pound pasta(use about ¾ of it and save the rest) OR stirred in some Alfredo...YUM!
Instructions
  1. Prep all ingredients before beginning the cooking process.
  2. Melt butter in medium skillet with olive oil.
  3. Add 4 cloves of pressed garlic; stir until aromatic.
  4. Whisk in the wine(broth), salt, red pepper flakes and pepper; cook until reduced by one half, about 4 minutes on medium-low heat.
  5. Add in the shrimp, stirring constantly, and saute until pink, 2-4 minutes.
  6. Add about ½ cup of the pasta water BEFORE draining pasta. Stir. It should thicken a little.
  7. Squeeze in the lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley/basil and lemon zest. Stir in the reserved pasta water and allow sauce to slightly thicken before serving.
  8. Serve over pasta or mix with alfredo, with crusty bread or both! Yum!
Recipe by My Dragonfly Cafe at https://mydragonflycafe.com/shrimp-scampi/