Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Serves: 5
Clair Leannon
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
49
Spice
51
Sweetness
53
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Bring a 6- to 8-quart pot of salted water to a boil
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté shrimp, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes, and transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl
3
Add garlic to oil remaining in skillet along with red pepper flakes, wine, salt, and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, 1 minute
4
Add butter to skillet, stirring until melted, and stir in shrimp
5
Remove skillet from heat
6
Cook pasta in boiling water until just tender, about 3 minutes
7
Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander
8
Toss pasta well with shrimp mixture and parsley in large bowl, adding some of reserved cooking water if necessary to keep moist
9
Bring a 6- to 8-quart pot of salted water to a boil
10
Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté shrimp, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes, and transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl
11
Add garlic to oil remaining in skillet along with red pepper flakes, wine, salt, and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, 1 minute
12
Add butter to skillet, stirring until melted, and stir in shrimp
13
Remove skillet from heat
14
Cook pasta in boiling water until just tender, about 3 minutes
15
Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander
16
Toss pasta well with shrimp mixture and parsley in large bowl, adding some of reserved cooking water if necessary to keep moist