Quick & Delicious Shrimp Scampi
By
Susan Bickta
@souxie
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I originally saw this recipe in the Parade magazine that's included with the Sunday newspaper about 20 years ago. It's one of my favorite recipes with some changes I have made during the years. It's a great meal for those that are counting their calories.
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote5
Serves:
4
Prep:
10 Min
Cook:
25 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
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3/4 lbangel hair pasta, uncooked
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3 Tbspolive oil, light
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3 Tbspcornstarch
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1 1/2 lbshrimp, peeled and deveined
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2 clovegarlic, smashed, peeled and chopped
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4 mediumshallots, peeled and chopped
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2 1/2 cchicken broth, low salt
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4 Tbspchopped fresh italian parsley
How to Make Quick & Delicious Shrimp Scampi
- Cook pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in a 12-inch non-stick skillet, heat the oilve oil over medium heat.
- Place cornstarch in an 8-inch pie pan and add shrimp. Toss with hands to coat. Place shrimp in skillet with olive oil and saute until just starting to turn pink, stirring often. Add the garlic and shallots and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and parsley and cook for 2-3 minutes more or until shrimp is cooked through and sauce starts to thicken, stirring constantly.
- Drain pasta and divide evenly among large shallow "pasta" dishes. Arrange shrimp over pasta and spoon sauce over all. Serve immediately.
