Description
Succulent shrimp scampi dances with garlic and white wine, creating a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece that whispers of coastal elegance. Zesty lemon and fresh parsley elevate this classic dish, inviting you to savor each delightful, buttery bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) linguine or spaghetti
Cooking Fats:
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare pasta in boiling water until perfectly tender, setting aside a cup of starchy cooking liquid for later use.
- Create a flavor base in a spacious skillet by gently melting butter and olive oil together over moderate heat.
- Infuse the fat with minced garlic, stirring continuously until aromatic and golden, approximately 45-60 seconds.
- Elevate the skillet’s temperature to medium-high and introduce succulent shrimp, allowing them to transform into a vibrant pink hue and become translucent, roughly 2-3 minutes per side.
- Enhance the pan’s depth by splashing white wine, expertly loosening caramelized remnants from the bottom while creating a rich, fragrant liquid reduction.
- Merge the perfectly cooked pasta with the luxurious shrimp ensemble, incorporating bright lemon juice and fresh parsley.
- Delicately toss the ingredients, utilizing reserved pasta water to achieve a silky, cohesive sauce that clings beautifully to each strand.
- Present the dish immediately, adorning with additional verdant parsley sprigs or zesty lemon wedges for a final flourish.
Notes
- Save some pasta water before draining to help create a silky, glossy sauce that clings perfectly to the noodles.
- Choose large or jumbo shrimp for the most tender and succulent texture, ensuring they’re not overcooked and remain juicy.
- Select a crisp, dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc to enhance the delicate seafood flavor without overpowering the dish.
- Quick-cooking technique prevents rubbery shrimp by removing them from heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque, maintaining their delicate, buttery texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg