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john's shrimp scampi

Recipe by
Lauren Conforti
HARRIMAN, TN

My husband made Christmas Eve dinner, and folks... Seriously, this is so full of flavor! And easy to make. Don't let the ingredient list fool you. :)

yield 6 -8
method Saute

Ingredients For john's shrimp scampi

  • 2 lb
    shrimp, raw, peeled & deveined
  • 1 1/2 c
    white wine
  • 1/2 c
    olive oil, light
  • 1 c
    butter, unsalted
  • 6 clove
    garlic, crushed
  • 4 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 1/2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    old bay seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley flakes
  • 2 pinch
    red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 lb
    linguine pasta
  • 1
    head broccoli, fresh
  • parmesan cheese, fresh grated
  • flat leaf basil, for garnish
  • lemon wedges

How To Make john's shrimp scampi

  • 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions. Cut up broccoli head into florets. Steam the broccoli until bright green.
  • 2
    In a large saute pan, cook shrimp in the white wine, olive oil, butter, garlic, margarine, paprika, Old Bay & parsley for about 4-5 minutes until pink; DO NOT OVERCOOK!
  • 3
    Add in the broccoli, red pepper, salt & lemon juice. Saute for 1 minute.
  • 4
    Serve over linguine, or other pasta of choice.
  • 5
    Top with fresh grated Parmesan cheese, flat leaf basil for garnish, and lemon wedges.

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