Shrimp Scampi
Serves 4
10 mins prep
10 mins cook
20 mins total
This highly requested date night dinner idea features a simple and flavorful shrimp scampi dish that comes together in under 20 minutes. Perfect for Valentine's Day, it combines fresh ingredients like garlic, shrimp, chili flakes, and pasta for a delightful meal.
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1: Cook spaghetti or linguini until al dente & reserve 1/4 cup pasta water. 2: Sauté minced garlic and chili flakes in 2 tbsp olive oil + 2 tbsp butter/vegan butter, stirring often. 3: Pat dry shrimp & season with salt and pepper. 4: Add shrimp & fry 2 mins per side, remove & set aside. 5: Add 1/2 cup white wine or broth & lemon juice, bring to a simmer. 6: Stir in 1 more tbsp butter/vegan butter. 7: Lower heat, return shrimp, add diced parsley & cooked noodles. 8: Stir quickly with tongs and add in reserved pasta water until you have reached your desired consistency. 9: Serve with cracked black pepper, extra chili flakes & parsley.