Shrimp Scampi
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 shallot
- 6-8 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup parsley
- half lemon zested and juiced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup white wine
- salt/pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp better than bullion chicken broth
- 1/2 lb linguini pasta
- 1/2 cup pasta water reserved
- 12 oz shrimp fresh or frozen
Instructions
- Start pot of water for pasta- don't forget salt!
- Prepare your shrimp. If you're using frozen, make sure it is thawed and ready! If you're using fresh just clean them and prepare as normal.
- Mince garlic and finely chop shallot. Set aside
- Finely chop parsley and zest/juice the lemon half. Set aside as well
- Heat large pan and add olive oil. Once it's hot, add shallots and saute on medium heat until softened, about five minutes
- Add the butter and garlic and continue to saute for a few more minutes
- Turn up the heat and add salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper
- Add the wine and stir well. Use about 1/2 cup of pasta water and add that into the pan as well. If using the better than bullion for additional flavor, mix that in too. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10-20 minutes to reduce the liquid to about half.
- Add in the parsley, lemon juice and zest.
- Quickly add the shrimp and saute for 2-3 minutes, just until shrimp turns pink. Be careful not to overcook it!
- Toss with linguini or pasta of choice and serve immediately.
Notes
If you have fresh shrimp, use the shells to create more flavor in the broth! You can remove some broth and add the shells to get that flavor and then remove shells and add it back to the pot. It will really increase the delicious shrimp flavor!