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Quick Shrimp Scampi

JE
Jennifer

Cuisine: American
Categories: Main Dishes, Low-Calorie Meals & Healthy Meals

Recipe Source: Seasoned Kitchen

A classic Italian dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a buttery garlic sauce. The delicate flavors of the shrimp are perfectly complemented by the tangy lemon and savory garlic, creating a harmonious and irresistible taste. Typically served with a side of pasta, this dish is a delightful and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.

Quick Shrimp Scampi
shrimp
pasta
seafood

Difficulty: EASY

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Serving Size: Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 10 to 12 ounces linguine (can also use spaghetti)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons chopped garlic (or to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 1/2 pounds large (21 to 30 per pound) shrimp, shelled and deveined (tail shells removed)
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
  • Chopped Italian parsley, for garnish

Directions:

  1. Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and set aside

Sauté the shrimp

Directions:

  1. In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, tarragon and chives and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook just until the shrimp start to turn pink.
  3. Add the white wine and 1/4 cup lemon juice and continue cooking until the shrimp are cooked through, around another minute or so. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Add additional lemon juice to taste (how much you will need depends on the sweetness of your lemons).
  5. Serve over linguine, garnished with chopped Italian parsley.

Grill the shrimp

Directions:

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the butter, oil, garlic, pepper flakes, tarragon, chives and lemon juice over medium heat just until the butter is melted and ingredients are mixed together.
  2. Tear off 2 to 3 large squares of foil. Divide shrimp equally between each square, drawing up foil sides to make a bowl.
  3. Drizzle butter sauce over shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Fold up two opposite edges of the foil and fold over to seal. Fold up ends and seal.
  4. Place on a preheated grill over medium hot coals and cook for around 10 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  5. Serve over linguine, garnished with chopped Italian parsley.

Bake the shrimp

Directions:

  1. In an ovenproof baking dish, heat the butter, oil, garlic, pepper flakes, tarragon, chives and lemon juice over medium heat just until the butter is melted and ingredients are mixed together. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in shrimp. Cover and bake in a preheated 375 degree oven until shrimp are done, around 12 to 15 minutes.
  3. Serve over linguine, garnished with chopped Italian parsley.