Skillet Shrimp and Pasta Scampi
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Skillet Shrimp and Pasta Scampi
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Skillet Pasta Shrimp Scampi - a one-pot, easy, 45-minute weeknight dinner, delicious and elegant enough for a dinner party!
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Ingredients
- 11 yes 11! medium garlic cloves, divided
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 ¼ pounds Shrimp large (I use the 21-25 count bag size)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed red pepper (rub the faces between your fingers to break up a bit.)
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 cup water
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces pasta
- 3 tablespoons parsley minced
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Instructions
- Firmly crush all cloves of garlic with the flat side of a chef's knife. Make a garlic paste with 2 of the peeled cloves by roughly chopping them then sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. Press and drag the side of a large knife over the mixture until it turns into a smooth paste. Transfer paste to a small bowl and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest and pepper. Set aside. Slice remaining garlic super thin and transfer to a small bowl. Set aside.
- Place shrimp in a medium-size bowl. Combine ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl and stir. Sprinkle salt mixture over shrimp and toss to coat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a 12″ skillet over high heat until melted and bubbly. Add shrimp and spread to a single layer. Allow shrimp to brown slightly without stirring for about 2 minutes. Stir for about 1 minute, until shrimp turn pink, opaque and begin to curl. Don't overcook or shrimp will be dry and tough. Remove shrimp to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Reduce heat to very low. Add remaining tablespoon of oil, sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to pan. Stirring frequently, cook garlic until just beginning to turn golden, about 3-4 minutes. Add the wine, increase heat to medium-high and simmer, scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan, until wine has pretty much evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Add water, broth and pasta to pan and increase heat to produce a vigorous simmer. Once broth is simmering, cook for about 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently (but very gently to keep pasta intact), until the pasta is al dente and the liquid has thickened, about 12-15 minutes. Taste a noodle at 12 minutes to determine if you need a minute or two more. Don't let liquid completely evaporate. There should be some left under and between the noodles.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the garlic/oil mixture. Cook for another minute, gently tossing pasta till it is well coated with the sauce. If the sauce seems scant, just add a bit more broth to loosen it up. Add shrimp, taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with more fresh, finely chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- See Café Tips above for further instructions and more tips.
- Recipe adapted from Cook's Illustrated.
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