Vito'S Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Name: Vito'S Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/4 cup white wine; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 tablespoons salted butter; 1/2 cup lemon juice, plus more to taste; 1 pound jumbo shrimp (16/20 count); 1 to 2 medium, vine-ripened tomatoes, roughly chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 pound linguine; 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, for serving; 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

Olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup white wine
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons salted butter
1/2 cup lemon juice, plus more to taste
1 pound jumbo shrimp (16/20 count)
1 to 2 medium, vine-ripened tomatoes, roughly chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 pound linguine
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, for serving
1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped

1
In a large, high-sided skillet, saute the garlic in a little olive oil until lightly toasted. Deglaze pan with white wine. Add heavy cream and butter, and reduce by half. Off the heat, slowly add the lemon juice.
2
In a separate pan, heat some more olive oil. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then saute until 80% cooked. Add tomatoes and season with a little more salt and pepper. Incorporate shrimp and tomatoes into sauce and toss.
3
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Cook linguine until al dente, drain, and toss with the sauce. Plate the pasta, making sure there's shrimp on each plate. Garnish with cheese and basil.
4
My father suggests a light pinot noir or heavy chardonnay to accompany this dish.

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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: Olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1/4 cup white wine, 2 cups heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Vito'S 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.

Vito'S Shrimp Scampi

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