Shrimp Scampi

Name: Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta; 1 pinch salt (generous amount); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 5 large garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or 1 tsp minced fresh hot red pepper); 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest (freshly grated); 1/4 cup white wine; 1 lemon, juice of; 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 lb pasta
1 pinch salt (generous amount)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pinch ground black pepper
5 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or 1 tsp minced fresh hot red pepper)
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest (freshly grated)
1/4 cup white wine
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

Directions

1

Boil a large pot of water and add a generous pinch of salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
2

While the pasta is cooking, heat a large saute pan and add the olive oil, swirling to coat the pan. Add the shrimp to the hot oil in a single layer. Sprinkle with the freshly ground pepper. When the shrimp looks pink and opaque (about 2 min), turn them over. Add the garlic and red pepper. Stir constantly for 1 - 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic or overcook the shrimp.
3

Add the lemon zest and white wine to the shrimp. Stir to reduce the wine slightly. Add the lemon juice, cooked pasta, and reserved pasta water to the pan. Toss.
4

Remove from heat, add the butter and the parsley and give it another toss. Taste and add any additional salt or pepper if needed before serving.