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Shrimp Scampi

Indulgent Shrimp Scampi: Creamy Pasta Made Easy at Home

Experience the luxurious flavors of shrimp scampi with this easy recipe, featuring tender shrimp and a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp fresh, peeled, and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground is preferable
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust according to spice preference
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil high-quality
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter can be swapped for plant-based alternatives
  • 1 medium Shallots finely diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine e.g., Pinot Grigio, avoid sweet wines
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream non-dairy substitutes like coconut cream work well
For the Pasta and Garnish
  • 8 ounces Angel Hair Pasta can substitute with linguine or gluten-free pasta
  • 1 cup Plum Tomatoes diced
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil substitute with parsley if necessary
  • ½ cup Extra-Grated Parmesan for garnishing

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Season the shrimp with kosher salt evenly.
  2. Mix all-purpose flour, grated Parmesan, black pepper, and cayenne pepper for seasoning.
  3. Sear shrimp in a pan with olive oil until pink and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  4. Sauté shallots and garlic in the same skillet after adding butter until golden and fragrant.
  5. Deglaze with dry white wine, scraping browned bits and reducing for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
  7. Cook angel hair pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve some pasta water.
  8. Combine pasta with the creamy sauce, diced tomatoes, and fresh basil. Top with shrimp and Parmesan to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, taste the sauce before serving and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot for the best experience.

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