Ina Garten Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Do you love fast and fancy dinners? The Ina Garten Shrimp Scampi Recipe is perfect for you.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Colander
- Large skillet
- Tongs
- Microplane
- Lemon Squeezer
- Chef's knife.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 3/4 lb Linguine
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 tbsp Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 cup Dry White Wine
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta Fill a large pot with salty water. Bring it to a rolling boil. Add your linguine to the pot. Cook until it is al dente. This usually takes about nine minutes.
- Prepare the Shrimp Pat your shrimp dry with paper towels. Sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Dry shrimp get a better sear. Set them aside for a moment.
- Saute the Garlic Melt butter and oil in your skillet. Add the minced garlic and red pepper. Cook for only one minute. Do not let the garlic turn brown.
- Cook the Shrimp Add the shrimp to the hot skillet. Cook them in a single layer. They only need two minutes per side. They should turn pink and opaque.
- Make the Sauce Pour in the white wine and lemon juice. Add the lemon zest and parsley. Let the liquid simmer for one minute. This blends all the flavors together.
- Toss and Serve Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Use tongs to mix everything well. Add a splash of pasta water if needed. Serve it while it is very hot.
Notes
➔ Use fresh garlic instead of the jarred kind.
➔ Do not overcook the shrimp or they get rubbery.
➔ Always save a little pasta water for the sauce.
➔ Buy wild-caught shrimp for the best natural flavor.
➔ Zest the lemon before you squeeze the juice out.
➔ Use a wine that you enjoy drinking.