Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Inspired by Epi's A Basque Restaurant

Time30m

Serves4

Sautéed shrimp in garlic butter sauce, served with pasta.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

8 oz Spaghetti

1 tbs Celtic sea salt

Shrimp Scampi

1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)

4 tbs Butter

4 cloves Garlic (minced)

1 tsp Red pepper flakes

2 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

1 tbs Parsley (chopped)

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

Method

Cooking the Pasta

Boil Water

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt once boiling.

Cook Pasta

Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, typically about 8-10 minutes until al dente.

Drain Pasta

Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Preparing Shrimp Scampi

Melt Butter

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it's bubbling.

Sauté Garlic

Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Cook Shrimp

Add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

Add Lemon Juice

Pour in the lemon juice and stir to combine.

Combine with Pasta

Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the garlic butter sauce. If the mixture seems dry, add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Garnish and Serve

Remove from heat, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.