Super Scampi

Name: Super Scampi
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil); 6 anchovies; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 stems of fresh oregano, leaves stripped and finely chopped; A generous handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces; 1 quart chicken stock; 1 pound linguine; 2 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 cup fresh basil leaves, about 20, torn; Salt and pepper; Crusty bread, torn into pieces

15 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
6 anchovies
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
2 stems of fresh oregano, leaves stripped and finely chopped
A generous handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1 quart chicken stock
1 pound linguine
2 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 cup fresh basil leaves, about 20, torn
Salt and pepper
Crusty bread, torn into pieces

Directions

1

Heat the EVOO over medium heat in a large skillet.
2

Add the anchovies, garlic, and pepper flakes to the pan and cook until the anchovies melt into the oil, a couple of minutes.
3

Add the wine, oregano, and parsley to the pan and reduce the wine for 1 minute, then melt the butter into the sauce.
4

Add the stock and 2 cups water to the pan and bring to a boil.
5

Stir the pasta and shrimp into the pan and reduce the heat.
6

Simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until the pasta is al dente and the shrimp are firm.
7

Stir in the lemon zest and juice and the basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8

Serve directly from the hot pan with fresh crusty bread.