Creamy Shrimp Scampi

20 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Heavily salt pasta water, add linguine, and cook until al dente.
  2. 2Season shrimp with Old Bay, dried oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and a drizzle of oil.
  3. 3Add shrimp to a hot pan and cook for a couple of minutes, then set aside.
  4. 4Add butter to the pan, then add minced garlic and sauté.
  5. 5Deglaze with white wine.
  6. 6Add heavy cream.
  7. 7Add red pepper flakes and fresh parsley.
  8. 8Add pasta water.
  9. 9Add grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice.
  10. 10Add the cooked linguine and shrimp to the sauce.
  11. 11Garnish with extra parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp
  • 12 oz linguine pasta
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup pasta water
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup white wine
  • 0.25 stick butter
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 handful parsley

Equipment

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