Greek Style Shrimp Scampi and Linguini Recipe

Name: Greek Style Shrimp Scampi and Linguini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound linguini; Salt; 1 pound medium to large shrimp deveined and peeled, tails removed; Pepper; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; Couple pinches red pepper flakes; 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced; 2 sprigs oregano, finely chopped; Handful pitted kalamata olives, chopped; 1/2 cup white wine, eyeball it; 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 cup feta cheese crumbles

Servings: persons

1 pound linguini
Salt
1 pound medium to large shrimp deveined and peeled, tails removed
Pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Couple pinches red pepper flakes
1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
2 sprigs oregano, finely chopped
Handful pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1/2 cup white wine, eyeball it
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 cup feta cheese crumbles

1
Place a large pot of water on the stove to boil.
2
Salt water and cook pasta to al dente.
3
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
4
While the pasta water comes to a boil, heat extra-virgin olive oil in a deep skillet with garlic.
5
When garlic is brown, remove and reserve.
6
Add shrimp and cook 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Add red pepper flakes, lemon zest, oregano, olives, and wine and cook together a couple of minutes more.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Add a ladle of starchy pasta cooking water to sauce and some lemon juice.
10
Remove the sauce from the heat.
11
Drain pasta and add to the skillet.
12
Let pasta soak in juices for a minute then toss with parsley and feta.
13
Use tongs to pull pasta from skillet, giving it a turn to twist in as many ingredients as possible.
14
Then, use the tongs to remove and arrange the shrimp and ingredients that may remain in the pan, distributing them evenly among the portions.

428

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Carbs

Protein

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound linguini, Salt, 1 pound medium to large shrimp deveined and peeled, tails removed, Pepper, and more.

Yes, Greek Style Shrimp Scampi and Linguini 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.

Greek Style Shrimp Scampi and Linguini

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