15-Minute Shrimp Scampi
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Yield: Serves 3-4
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 pound raw medium shrimp, thawed and rinsed
- ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2½ tablespoons white cooking wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 large sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 (16 oz.) box linguine noodles
- grated Parmesan cheese, for topping (optional)
- If using, start cooking the linguine noodles.
- In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add in the minced garlic and cook until garlic is soft and lightly golden brown.
- Toss in the shrimp, crushes red peppers, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until shrimp is no longer translucent and pink in color, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the white cooking wine, lemon juice, and chopped parsley and cook for another 1-2 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- If using, drain the pasta and serve with the shrimp scampi. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and more fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Recipe by Natural Chow at http://naturalchow.com/2015/02/15-minute-shrimp-scampi/
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