Garlic and Lemon Shrimp Scampi
Tender shrimp are bathed in a vibrant sauce of melted butter, garlic, white wine, and fresh lemon zest. This classic preparation comes together in just over twenty minutes.
Ingrédients
- 1 lb pasta · linguini, angel hair, or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4-6 garlic · minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 pounds large shrimp · peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- fresh lemon juice · to taste
- salt and pepper · to taste
Préparation
- 1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of the hot pasta water before draining.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the olive oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute.
- 3
Pour in the wine or broth, salt, and black pepper, bringing the mixture to a simmer for 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the shrimp and lemon zest to the skillet, sautéing for 2 to 4 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- 5
Incorporate the cooked pasta into the skillet, using a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce and toss thoroughly.
- 6
Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice to taste, then fold in the fresh parsley and serve.