john's shrimp scampi

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HARRIMAN, TN
Updated on Dec 24, 2014

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. :)

prep time
cook time
method Saute
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds shrimp, raw, peeled & deveined
  • 1 1/2 cups white wine
  • 1/2 cup olive oil, light
  • 1 cup butter, unsalted
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 tablespoons margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon old bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 2 pinches red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 pound linguine pasta
  • 1 - head broccoli, fresh
  • - parmesan cheese, fresh grated
  • - flat leaf basil, for garnish
  • - lemon wedges

How To Make john's shrimp scampi

  • Step 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions. Cut up broccoli head into florets. Steam the broccoli until bright green.
  • Step 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!
  • Step 3
    Add in the broccoli, red pepper, salt & lemon juice. Saute for 1 minute.
  • Step 4
    Serve over linguine, or other pasta of choice.
  • Step 5
    Top with fresh grated Parmesan cheese, flat leaf basil for garnish, and lemon wedges.

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Category: Fish
Category: Pasta
Category: Seafood
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Seafood
Method: Saute

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