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Shrimp Scampi

Author: Leah Porche, Leah Porche, RDN, LDN

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 pounds shrimp
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive
  • 2 9 ounce packages of fresh pasta or 1 pound dry pasta

Instructions

  • Devein shrimp by making shallow cut lengthwise along the backside of the shrimp.
  • Place shrimp in a bowl and sprinkle with baking soda and seasonings, toss to distribute evenly.
  • Allow to sit at room temperature for 10-30 minutes.
  • Bring pot of salted water to boil, then reduce heat to keep warm so it is ready when you need to boil your pasta.
  • Then, heat sauté pan to medium high heat and add oil.
  • Add shrimp to pan in single layer, leaving space between to allow for some searing.
  • Cook shrimp for 1-1/2- 2 minutes on each side, move to plate as they cook.
  • Once all shrimp are cooked and removed from the pan turn to medium low, add garlic and red pepper flakes.
  • Begin to bring water back to boiling.
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, but reduce time by 1-2 minutes
  • Allow garlic to toast slightly, stirring and cooking for about a minute, then add wine (or broth) to deglaze the pan; allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add butter a tablespoon at a time and whisk into sauce to emulsify.
  • Remove sauce from heat.
  • Use tongs to transfer pasta into sauce pan or drain using colander, just be sure to reserve at least 1 cup.
  • Toss pasta in sauce and return to heat, continuously stirring, allow the pasta to cook in the sauce for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add cooked shrimp, lemon juice, zest, and parsley.
  • Toss and stir to distribute and coat evenly, add more pasta water if needed.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately.