Shrimp Scampi

Servings

Serving size

4 ounces shrimp with 2 ounces pasta

COOKING TIME

30 Minutes

This recipe can be easily be multiplied but does not make very good leftovers.

Serve with Parmesan Squash or Herbed Zucchini or Green Beans with Red Onion or Candied Carrots

Serve with Green Beans with Red Onion or Herbed Zucchini or Parmesan Squash

Ingredients

4 clove Garlic, raw (minced)

2 Tbsp. Unsalted butter

1/4 tsp. Salt

1 Tbsp. Fresh parsley (minced)

4 quart Water

4 ounce Whole wheat Angel Hair (or gluten-free pasta)

8 ounce Shrimp, raw (peeled and deveined)

4 Tbsp White wine

Instructions

Place the garlic, butter, and minced parsley in a small bowl and blend together well. This is best done at least 2 hours before serving, but overnight is fine (and might be even better).

Place the water in a large stockpot over high heat.

When the water begins boiling, add the pasta and cook for about 8 - 12 minutes (or according to package directions) until just done.

After the pasta has been cooking for about 3 - 4 minutes, place a large skillet over medium high heat.

Add the scampi butter, and when it melts, add the shrimp.

Cook for about 4 minutes, tossing occasionally.

Add the white wine and continue to cook the shrimp, tossing occasionally.

Cook for another 4 minutes. If the sauce reduces too much and is too thick, add some of the pasta water one tablespoon at a time.

Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the shrimp. Toss to coat, cooking for about one minute.

Serve immediately.

Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.

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Parmesan Squash

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