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Hey, food lovers! I'm eager to share one of my beloved recipes with you today: Classic Shrimp Scampi! Brace yourselves for a culinary journey filled with irresistible flavors that will whisk you away to seafood heaven. Let's get cooking!
Classic Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add linguine and cook as directed. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Season shrimp with salt. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until garlic is golden (30 seconds to 1 minute). Add shrimp; cook until pink and cooked through (1 to 2 minutes per side). Remove shrimp to a plate.
- Add wine and lemon juice to skillet; simmer until slightly reduced (about 2 minutes). Return shrimp and any juices to skillet with linguine, butter, and 1/2 cup reserved cooking water. Cook, tossing, until butter is melted and shrimp is hot (about 2 minutes), adding more reserved cooking water as needed. Season with salt; stir in parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
So there you have it, folks! Classic Shrimp Scampi is not just a dish; it's an experience. Whether you're cooking for yourself or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress and leave everyone craving for more. Bon appétit!
Classic Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients:
- Kosher salt
- 12 ounces linguine
- 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus wedges for serving
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add linguine and cook as directed. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Season shrimp with salt. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until garlic is golden (30 seconds to 1 minute). Add shrimp; cook until pink and cooked through (1 to 2 minutes per side). Remove shrimp to a plate.
- Add wine and lemon juice to skillet; simmer until slightly reduced (about 2 minutes). Return shrimp and any juices to skillet with linguine, butter, and 1/2 cup reserved cooking water. Cook, tossing, until butter is melted and shrimp is hot (about 2 minutes), adding more reserved cooking water as needed. Season with salt; stir in parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
So there you have it, folks! Classic Shrimp Scampi is not just a dish; it's an experience. Whether you're cooking for yourself or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress and leave everyone craving for more. Bon appétit!