Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi

2-4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp (16-20), peeled and deveined, tails left on
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 tablespoons garlic, sliced
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup Shrimp Stock
  • 1 tablespoons cold butter
  • 10 ounces linguine, cooked
  • 1 tablespoons parsley leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup panko crumbs, toasted
  • 1 wedge lemon, for garnish
Method:
  1. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
  3. When the pan is hot, add enough oil to lightly coat the pan.
  4. Add the shrimp and quickly saute until just starting to turn pink, but not cooked through.
  5. Remove shrimp from the pan and reserve.
  6. Add the shallots to the saute pan and sweat just until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook another 30 seconds.
  8. Add the lemon juice, white wine, and stock, and reduce by 2/3, about 5 minutes.
  9. Swirl in the cold butter and add the linguine and saute until warmed through.
  10. Return the shrimp to the pan and warm through.
  11. Finish with parsley and lemon zest; check for seasoning.
  12. Top with panko crumbs.
  13. Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve.