Shrimp Scampi
- 5 oz of Raw Linguini
- A1/2 lb of Raw Scallops
- 3 Cloves of Garlic, minced
- 1 Cup of White Wine
- Juice of One Small Lemon
- 2 Tbsp of Unsalted Butter
- 1 Tbsp of All Purpose Flour
- 1 Tbsp of Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp of Fresh Chopped Parsley
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1) Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions. Make sure you reserve A1/2 cup of Starchy cooking water.
- 2) Pat dry your scallops on both sides, season them with salt and pepper and set aside.
- 3) Preheat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat until it's nice and hot, add the scallops and cook them for 2 minutes on each side, making sure not to disturb them.
- 4) Remove to a plate and set aside.
- 5) In the same skillet, add 1 Tbsp of the butter along with the garlic and let the garlic cook and become fragrant. Add the wine and let it reduce by half, this should take about 2 minutes.
- 6) Take the remaining tablespoon of the butter and dredge it well in the flour, set aside.
- 7) Add the starchy cooking water, parsley and lemon juice along with the dredged remaining butter, season with salt and pepper and let it all bubble up and come together.
- 8) Add the scallops back in for the last minute of cooking. Place the scallops on a plate and toss the linguine in the sauce.
linguini, garlic, white wine, lemon, butter, flour, olive oil, parsley, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/shrimp-scampi-58391350 (may not work)