Butter-Me-Up Scampi Bucatini Recipe

Name: Butter-Me-Up Scampi Bucatini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 1 pound bucatini pasta; 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails off; 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay); 2 lemons, 1 sliced and 1 juiced; 1 stick butter; 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, loosely packed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/2 cup white wine or white vermouth

Servings: persons

Salt
1 pound bucatini pasta
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails off
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
2 lemons, 1 sliced and 1 juiced
1 stick butter
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup flat-leaf parsley, loosely packed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 cup white wine or white vermouth

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat.
2
Add the pasta and cook to just-shy of al dente.
3
Remove and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.
4
Add the shrimp, the seafood seasoning and 1 sliced lemon to a medium bowl and toss to coat.
5
Reserve.
6
Over low heat melt the butter in small pot, then stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes.
7
Let cook and bubble gently for 10 minutes.
8
Chop the parsley and set aside.
9
Heat large skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat Add the fennel seeds and the shrimp with the lemon slices.
10
Cook until the shrimp are pink, about 5 to 6 minutes.
11
Stir in the white wine or vermouth and the juice of 1 lemon.
12
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley before serving.
13
Drain the pasta.
14
Add the pasta, reserved cooking water and butter to a pasta bowl and toss until the liquids are absorbed by the pasta, about 1 to 2 minutes.
15
Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

901

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 1 pound bucatini pasta, 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails off, 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay), and more.

Yes, Butter-Me-Up Scampi Bucatini falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butter-Me-Up Scampi Bucatini

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