scampi

(1 RATING)
46 Pinches
Orlando, FL
Updated on Aug 2, 2013

While visiting in Italy, we ate this dish often. I was able to get the recipe from a sweet Italian lady. Easy, relatively inexpensive, and delightful to enjoy! Will post a picture next time it comes off my stove:)

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 3-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces linguine or speghetti
  • 14 ounces medium shrimp or prawns, in their shells.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • - chopped parsley
  • - minced chili pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • - sea salt to taste
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil

How To Make scampi

  • Step 1
    Wash shrimp or prawns and cut in half lengthwise.
  • Step 2
    In a skillet, warm 6 tablespoons of olive oil. Add whole garlic, parsley, chili pepper and shrimp.
  • Step 3
    Season shrimp with salt and cook, briefly, until the shrimp begin to turn pink.
  • Step 4
    Deglaze pan with wine. Cook until the wine almost evaporates. (the shrimp remain in the pan.)
  • Step 5
    Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
  • Step 6
    Drain the pasta and add to the skillet with the shrimp. If desired, peel the shrimp before adding the pasta.

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Culture: Italian
Keyword: #shrimp
Keyword: #wine
Keyword: #Prawns

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