How To Make Shrimp Scampi with Pasta
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces of linguine pasta
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of white wine
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook the linguine according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
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Pour the white wine and lemon juice into the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes to reduce the liquid slightly.
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Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta with the sauce.
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Return the shrimp to the skillet and heat for an additional 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
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Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
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Serve the shrimp scampi over a bed of linguine pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 186mg
- Sodium : 620mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 46g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 26g
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