Method
Simple Shrimp Scampi Method:
Fill a large pot ⅔ the way full with water and add 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil.
Meanwhile, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
Once the butter is fully melted, add the crushed garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente according to the instructions on the box.
Add the wine to the skillet and cook until reduced by half, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook on each side for about 45 seconds to 1 minute.
Add the lemon juice and stir to incorporate.
Drain the pasta, but reserve ¼ cup of the water.
Add the pasta to the skillet and stir to combine. If the sauce looks separated, add the reserved pasta water.
Season to taste and garnish with parsley.
Complex Shrimp Scampi Method:
In a medium bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt and baking soda. Add the shrimp and toss to combine. Allow the shrimp to dry brine for 20-40 minutes at room temperature.
In a small saucepot, add the wine, bay leaf, peppercorns, and reserved shrimp shells. Bring the wine to a simmer and continue cooking for 5-10 minutes or until the wine is reduced by half in volume. Then, turn off the heat, strain, and reserve until ready to use.
Fill a large pot ⅔ the way full with water and add 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil.
Meanwhile, add 2 tablespoons of butter to a medium skillet. Heat over medium heat and once melted, add the breadcrumbs. Cook until the breadcrumbs are toasted, about 4-6 minutes. Reserve until ready to use.
In a large skillet, add the olive oil. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering.
Add the shrimp one at a time and cook for 30 seconds on each side, then transfer the shrimp to a separate plate. At this point, the shrimp will only be par-cooked.
Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and shallots to the same large skillet. Cook on medium-high heat for 1 minute.
Add the reserved infused wine, redu
Method
Simple Shrimp Scampi Method:
Fill a large pot ? the way full with water and add 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil.
Meanwhile, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
Once the butter is fully melted, add the crushed garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente according to the instructions on the box.
Add the wine to the skillet and cook until reduced by half, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook on each side for about 45 seconds to 1 minute.
Add the lemon juice and stir to incorporate.
Drain the pasta, but reserve ¼ cup of the water.
Add the pasta to the skillet and stir to combine. If the sauce looks separated, add the reserved pasta water.
Season to taste and garnish with parsley.
Complex Shrimp Scampi Method:
In a medium bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt and baking soda. Add the shrimp and toss to combine. Allow the shrimp to dry brine for 20-40 minutes at room temperature.
In a small saucepot, add the wine, bay leaf, peppercorns, and reserved shrimp shells. Bring the wine to a simmer and continue cooking for 5-10 minutes or until the wine is reduced by half in volume. Then, turn off the heat, strain, and reserve until ready to use.
Fill a large pot ? the way full with water and add 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil.
Meanwhile, add 2 tablespoons of butter to a medium skillet. Heat over medium heat and once melted, add the breadcrumbs. Cook until the breadcrumbs are toasted, about 4-6 minutes. Reserve until ready to use.
In a large skillet, add the olive oil. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering.
Add the shrimp one at a time and cook for 30 seconds on each side, then transfer the shrimp to a separate plate. At this point, the shrimp will only be par-cooked.
Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and shallots to the same large skillet. Cook on medium-high heat for 1 minute.
Add the reserved infused wine, reduce the heat to medium, and continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, begin cooking the fresh pasta according to the package directions.
Add the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Allow the butter to melt fully, then add the lemon juice. Stir to combine the sauce.
Add the shrimp back to the skillet to finish cooking.
Taste the sauce for seasons, then add salt and pepper to taste.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet directly from the pot, reserving all of the pasta water.
Using tongs, stir the pasta into the sauce. Add ¼ cup of pasta water, then stir the pasta until the sauce becomes thick, glossy, and homogenous. If the sauce becomes too thick or separates, add another ¼ cup of pasta water.
Finish the pasta with toasted breadcrumbs, fresh herbs, and lemon zest.
Ingredients
Simple Shrimp Scampi Ingredients:
2 tsp kosher salt (+ more to taste)
½ lb linguine pasta
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup dry white wine
1 lb frozen shrimp, defrosted and peeled
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1 large lemon
2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
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