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How to Make 20-Minute Shrimp Scampi

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at IU chapter.

My biggest pet peeve when going to a restaurant is paying an arm and a leg for a mediocre dish that you can make at home. I have been let down one too many times when ordering shrimp scampi and I know that I am not alone. Not only is this recipe simple, but it’s super tasty. Plus, who doesn’t love a recipe that calls for wine?

20-Minute Shrimp Scampi

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 10 minutesTotal time: 20 minutesServings:4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Bring a 6- to 8-quart pot of salted water to a boil.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large fry pan over moderately high heat until the oil is hot but not smoking.

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    Then sauté shrimp by placing shrimp on one side for 1 minute and flip it onto the other side for another minute. The shrimp will turn orange when ready. When finished, transfer shrimp to a large bowl.

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    Add garlic, red pepper flakes, wine, salt and pepper to the oil remaining in the pan. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally for 1 minute.

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    Add butter to the mixture, stirring until melted, adding in shrimp after. Once the shrimp is coated in sauce, remove skillet from heat.

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    Cook pasta in boiling water according to the package instructions. When cooked, drain and toss pasta with shrimp mixture and squeeze full lemon into mixture.

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    Plate food and pour yourself a well-deserved glass of wine.