Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Bucatini, Tomato, Basil, Garlic, Chili, Butter, Parmesan
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook Bucatini
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bucatini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Sauce Preparation
- 2
Sauté Garlic and Shrimp
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Basil
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes until they start to soften. Add the chopped basil and stir to combine.
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained bucatini to the skillet with the shrimp and tomato mixture. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired sauciness is achieved.
- 5
Finish with Parmesan
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.