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john's shrimp scampi

Hutt5asl avatar
Recipe by
Lauren Conforti
@Hutt5asl
HARRIMAN, TN

My husband made Christmas Eve dinner, and folks... Seriously, this is so full of flavor! And easy to make. Don't let the ingredient list fool you. :)

yield 6 -8
method Saute

Ingredients For john's shrimp scampi

  • 2 lb
    shrimp, raw, peeled & deveined
  • 1 1/2 c
    white wine
  • 1/2 c
    olive oil, light
  • 1 c
    butter, unsalted
  • 6 clove
    garlic, crushed
  • 4 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 1/2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    old bay seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley flakes
  • 2 pinch
    red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 lb
    linguine pasta
  • 1
    head broccoli, fresh
  • parmesan cheese, fresh grated
  • flat leaf basil, for garnish
  • lemon wedges

How To Make john's shrimp scampi

  • 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions. Cut up broccoli head into florets. Steam the broccoli until bright green.
  • 2
    In a large saute pan, cook shrimp in the white wine, olive oil, butter, garlic, margarine, paprika, Old Bay & parsley for about 4-5 minutes until pink; DO NOT OVERCOOK!
  • 3
    Add in the broccoli, red pepper, salt & lemon juice. Saute for 1 minute.
  • 4
    Serve over linguine, or other pasta of choice.
  • 5
    Top with fresh grated Parmesan cheese, flat leaf basil for garnish, and lemon wedges.
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