My Favorite Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Name: My Favorite Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 1/2 pounds medium (21/25 count) shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon of sugar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon roma tomatoes, diced (optional); 2 tablespoons white wine; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon capers (optional); 8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked and drained

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 pounds medium (21/25 count) shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon roma tomatoes, diced (optional)
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon capers (optional)
8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked and drained

1
Heat 12-inch skillet over high heat for 1 minute. Add canola oil and heat until smoking. Meanwhile toss shrimp, salt, pepper, and sugar in mixing bowl. Using tongs, add half the shrimp, arranging in a single layer, to skillet. Cook until edges brown, about 1 minute. Turn shrimp over, remove from heat and after about 30 seconds, transfer to plate. Repeat to cook remaining shrimp. Do not clean skillet.
2
In same skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter. When butter stops foaming add garlic and cook until translucent, about 1 minute or less. Add tomato and cook 1 more minute. Add wine and reduce by half. Add lemon juice and reduce 1/2, then add parsley and capers.
3
Place cooked pasta in warm pasta bowl. Add shrimp and sauce, toss to combine, and serve immediately.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 1/2 pounds medium (21/25 count) shrimp (peeled and deveined), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, My Favorite Shrimp Scampi 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.

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