Our Favorite Shrimp Scampi
- 1 pound Raw, Peeled And Deveined Shrimp
- 1/4 teaspoons Salt
- 1/4 teaspoons Pepper
- 1/2 pounds Whole Wheat Linguine (or More)
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
- 1 whole Shallot, Sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1/2 cups Dry White Wine, Like Chardonnay
- 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
- 13 cups Parmesan Or Asiago Cheese
- 2 Tablespoons Freshly Chopped Parsley
- Make sure shrimp is cleaned and completely dry, then season with salt and pepper.
- Boil your water for pasta and cook pasta according to directions.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter.
- Add sliced shallots with a pinch of salt and saute until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add in minced garlic, then immediately add in shrimp (this prevents the garlic from burning) in one layer so each side can cook.
- Cook for only 60 seconds, then flip shrimp and cook for 60 seconds more.
- Pour in white wine and let mixture simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- Turn off heat and stir in the last tablespoon of butter.
- Add all pasta to a large bowl and pour entire shrimp and wine mixture over top.
- Add red pepper and cheese and toss until everything is combined.
- Add additional olive oil or salt and pepper to taste if desired.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve with garlic bread.
shrimp, salt, pepper, whole wheat linguine, olive oil, butter, shallot, garlic, white wine, red pepper, parmesan, freshly chopped parsley
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/our-favorite-shrimp-scampi/ (may not work)