Shrimp Scampi Pasta
I love a rainy Sunday. It feels like time slows down. Its the perfect day to snuggle on the couch with a glass of wine, put on a face mask, or make an easy meal. This Shrimp Scampi Pasta is perfect for a rainy Sunday. Buttery, comforting, and classic. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do and it only takes a matter of minutes. Serve with crusty bread. Recipe adapted from Melissa Clark of The New York Times.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 3/4 pounds large or extra-large shrimp
Parmesan cheese to taste (Optional)
⅓ cup chopped parsley
Freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon
Cooked pasta or crusty bread
Preparation
In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine, salt, red pepper flakes and plenty of black pepper and bring to a simmer. Let sauce reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
Add shrimp and sauté until they just turn pink, 2 to 4 minutes depending upon their size. Stir in the parmesan (optional), parsley and lemon juice and serve over pasta or accompanied by crusty bread.