Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti

This recipe for Shrimp Scampi is such a quick and easy meal to prepare on those busy days after work, you will have plenty of time to spend with the family watching a movie afterwards.

Shrimp Scampi is a delicate dish, most often with a kick of heat to it. This recipe is unique as there is not the heat you would expect. Although you could add it if you chose.

The recipe calls for linguine pasta, you could also substitute Angel hair pasta. The shrimp is cooked in a simple sauce of garlic, chicken broth and white cooking wine. The flavors blend together so well that this is going to become your favorite meal.

Why is this recipe so special?

This dish can be made quickly and is a family favorite. The delicate and subtle flavors will win the hearts of even picky eaters.

How do I store this dish?

The leftovers should be cooled completely and placed into an airtight container. The container is then placed into the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Shrimp and other seafood should not be kept for very long as it will not last that long.

Ingredients:

1 pound Shrimp deveined and peeled

8 ounces Linguines, cooked according to package directions, drain, rinse and set to the side

4 tsp Garlic, freshly minced

1 tbsp Olive Oil

½ tsp Oregano

¼ cup White Cooking wine

½ cup Chicken Broth

¼ cup Parsley, chopped

2 tbsp Basil, freshly chopped   

4 tbsp Butter

1/2 yellow onion, diced

½ tsp Salt

¼ tsp Black Pepper

How to make this Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti:

Step 1. Add oil and 2 tbsp butter to a skillet over medium high heat

Step 2. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add to the skillet

Step 3. Cook the shrimp until it is no longer translucent

Step 4. Remove the shrimp and set to the side

Step 5. Add the remaining butter and the onions to the skillet

Step 6.  Saute until the onions are soft

Step 7. Add in the minced garlic and saute another 30 seconds

Step 8. Stir in the cooking wine and cook until the liquid is reduced by half

Step 9. Mix in  the chicken broth,  oregano, and parsley

Step 10. Add the cooked linguine and the Shrimp

Step 11. Toss to coat

Step 12. Serve hot!

Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

This recipe for Shrimp Scampi is such a quick and easy meal to prepare on those busy days after work, you will have plenty of time to spend with the family watching a movie afterwards.

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Ingredients

• 1 pound Shrimp deveined and peeled
• 8 ounces Linguines, cooked according to package directions, drain, rinse and set to the side
• 4 tsp Garlic, freshly minced
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• ½ tsp Oregano
• ¼ cup White Cooking wine
• ½ cup Chicken Broth
• ¼ cup Parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp Basil, freshly chopped
• 4 tbsp Butter
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• ½ tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Add oil and 2 tbsp butter to a skillet over medium high heat
2. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add to the skillet
3. Cook the shrimp until it is no longer translucent
4. Remove the shrimp and set to the side
5. Add the remaining butter and the onions to the skillet
6. Saute until the onions are soft
7. Add in the minced garlic and saute another 30 seconds
8. Stir in the cooking wine and cook until the liquid is reduced by half
9. Mix in the chicken broth, oregano, and parsley
10. Add the cooked linguine and the Shrimp
11. Toss to coat
12. Serve hot!

Notes

Why is this recipe so special?

This dish can be made quickly and is a family favorite. The delicate and subtle flavors will win the hearts of even picky eaters.

Nutrition Information

Yield 4 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 382Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 270mgSodium 1575mgCarbohydrates 22gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 30g

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