Lemony Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Name: Lemony Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps butter; 6 garlic cloves, pressed or grated; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 lemons, zested and juiced; 340 grams thin linguini; 5 Tbsps olive oil; 0 onion; 1 small bunch parsley, leaves chopped; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 340 grams shrimp (21 to 25), peeled, deveined and butterflied (reserve shells)

Lemony Shrimp Scampi Pasta might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This pescatarian recipe has 618 calories, 29g of protein, and 26g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Many people really liked this Mediterranean dish. A mixture of butter, olive oil, pepper flakes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes.

Instructions

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In a bowl, combine the garlic, zest and juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, to taste, and the shrimp. Set aside.

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Meanwhile make a quick shrimp stock: In a small pot, over medium heat, add the shrimp shells and onion. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain into a bowl and discard the shells and the onion.

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Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and add a generous amount of salt.

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Add the linguini and cook until just tender, 2 minutes less than instructed on the package.

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Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water.

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Heat a skillet over high heat.

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Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and start to caramelize, about 3 minutes.

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Remove the shrimp from the pan to a plate and add the remaining marinade.

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Let cook a few minutes then add about 1 cup of shrimp stock and about 1/2 cup pasta water. Continue to cook until sauce reduces by half.

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Add the zest and juice of the remaining lemon, the butter and the parsley and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.

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Add in the shrimp and pasta and toss to combine with the sauce. Turn out into a serving bowl and serve immediately.

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Servings:

2Tbsps

butter 6

garlic cloves, pressed or grated 4servings

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2

lemons, zested and juiced 340grams

thin linguini 5Tbsps

olive oil 0

onion 1small bunch

parsley, leaves chopped 1teaspoon

red pepper flakes 340grams

shrimp (21 to 25), peeled, deveined and butterflied (reserve shells)

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian works really well with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Casaloste Chianti Classico Riserva with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 28 dollars per bottle.