Creamy Shrimp Scampi

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heavily salt your pasta water.
  2. 2Add linguini and cook until al dente.
  3. 3Season shrimp with Old Bay, dried oregano, black pepper, smoked paprika, and a drizzle of oil.
  4. 4Get a really hot pan and add shrimp.
  5. 5Cook the shrimp for a couple of minutes until done, do not overcook.
  6. 6Set the shrimp aside so they can rest.
  7. 7Add butter to the pan.
  8. 8Add minced garlic and sauté.
  9. 9Deglaze with white wine.
  10. 10Add heavy cream.
  11. 11Add red pepper flakes.
  12. 12Add fresh parsley.
  13. 13Add pasta water from earlier.
  14. 14Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  15. 15Finish it off with some lemon juice.
  16. 16Add the linguini to the pan.
  17. 17Add the shrimp.
  18. 18Garnish with parsley and serve.

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 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tsp old bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 garnish parsley
  • salt
  • oil
  • smoked paprika

Equipment

potpantongsgravy boat

Tips

  • For extra flavor, add lemon zest.