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Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi is an Italian recipe perfect for seafood lovers featuring tender linguine noodles tossed in garlic, chilli & shrimp.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Prawn and Chilli Pasta
Servings: 4
Calories: 688kcal

Equipment

  • French knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Large pot
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon
  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 500 g Linguine
  • 400 g Raw Prawns shells removed, deveined
  • 4 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 2 Long Red Chilli seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/3 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 3/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1/4 cup Dry White Wine
  • Kosher Salt + Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Cook linguine until al dente per package directions (usually around 7-8 minutes).
  • In a large skillet pan-fry the garlic, chilli, and parsley in 2 tbsp of oil over high heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add the prawns and stir for 2 minutes. Add the butter and let foam for an additional minute.
  • Add the strained pasta noodles along with lemon juice, zest, remaining oil and white wine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Stir to combine then serve immediately in bowls topped with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 17.4g | Fat: 36.9g | Saturated Fat: 13.8g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 1.5g | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 5mg
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