Easy Spicy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Posted: 11 years ago

Easy Spicy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

You know what I love about Shrimp Scampi? This may be a bold statement, but I’m going with it. I think it’s the easiest fancy meal you can make. When Andy was in Dental School and I was working crazy hours at the news station, this was a staple. Even if you don’t like cooking, you will probably enjoy how simple this dish is to prepare…and you and your sweetheart will definitely enjoy how delicious it tastes.

Shrimp Scampi

Prep: 5

Total: 20

Ingredients

1/2 Pound Fresh Linguine, Boiled and Drained

3 Tablespoons Butter

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1/2 Medium Onion, Diced

3 Garlic Cloves, Minced

1 Pound Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined

Cayenne Pepper, Several Dashes

Salt, Several Dashes

1/2 Cup Dry White Wine

1/2-1 Lemon (depending on how lemon-y you like it), Squeezed

Parmesan Cheese, To Taste

Fresh Basil, Chopped, To Taste

Directions:

Start Boiling Pasta, if using fresh it only takes a couple of minutes, drain and set a side. Melt Butter and olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced Garlic and a few shakes of cayenne pepper, cook for a couple of minutes, be careful to not over-cook the garlic. Season Shrimp with Salt and Cayenne Pepper. Add to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side. Turn your skillet to low. Add wine and lemon and cook for several about another 2-3 minutes. Toss pasta in skillet. Top with grated or shaved parmesan, more salt and pepper (if you like) and chopped basil. Serve immediately with crunchy bread.

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