Shrimp Scampi in a Flash
Ever wondered how to make homemade shrimp scampi? Ever wanted to try but thought you might not have the time? Good news! This easy shrimp scampi recipe takes less than 20 minutes and tastes as good as a chef-made meal. For extra-fast preparation, buy pre-peeled shrimp and bottled lemon juice instead of squeezing your own.
Yield
Conversions
Ingredients
8
oz linguine
2½
tbsp unsalted butter
1
lbs medium shrimp
(peeled)
2
cloves of garlic
(minced)
1
pinches red pepper flakes
¼
chicken stock
¼
lemon juice
salt (to taste)
(to taste)
1
lemon
(zested)
1½
tbsp parsley
(chopped)
⅓
parmesan cheese
(grated)
Preparation
Add salt to a large pot; set to boil. Once boiling, add pasta and cook according to the package instructions, then drain.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink; it should be about 2-3 minutes.
Bring everything up to a simmer; then, take the skillet off the heat and add pasta, lemon zest, and parsley. Stir in well, serve immediately, and sprinkle some Parmesan on top!
