shrimp scampi

Name: Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta; 1 pound(s) shrimp shelled and deveined; 3 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1/4 pound(s) asparagus trimmed and cut in 1/2 inch segments; 4 large cloves garlic minced; 2/3 cup(s) sliced grape tomatoes; 1/2 cup(s) dry white wine; 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped parsley; 2 pinch(es) crushed red pepper; salt and pepper to taste; fresh parmesan cheese

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Apr 14, 2020

A simple and quick yet elegant shrimp dish with a lemon garlic butter wine sauce. It is traditionally served over angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti.

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Shrimp Scampi is a classic shrimp dish with a lemon garlic wine butter sauce prepared in about fifteen minutes.

prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 ounces thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta
1 pound shrimp shelled and deveined
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 pound asparagus trimmed and cut in 1/2 inch segments
4 large cloves garlic minced
2/3 cup sliced grape tomatoes
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
2 pinches crushed red pepper
salt and pepper to taste
fresh parmesan cheese

How To Make shrimp scampi

Step 1

Cook pasta according to box instructions

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1 1/2-2 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove shrimp to plate cover and keep warm.
Step 3

Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan over medium heat. Add asparagus and cook until crisp tender stirring frequently; approximately 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute; stirring constantly. Add grape tomatoes cooking for 30 seconds; stirring several times. Add the wine and cook for 1 minute letting it reduce some.
Step 4

Add the shrimp back to the skillet, along with the lemon juice, parsley and crushed red pepper. Warm for a little less than 1 minute while you salt and pepper to taste. Serve over cooked angel hair pasta with fresh grated Parmesan Cheese.
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