To me, the name of this dish sounds like something sketchy that a mobster would do to you. I don’t completely understand the association, but I’ve felt like that for a long time. Shrimp Scampi is known for its use of delicate angel hair pasta tossed in a delicious olive oil and sun dried tomato sauce. When the shrimp, spinach, lemon and Parmesan comes into play, it becomes a bold yet delicate masterpiece. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is savory. Weight is light. Texture is soft. Best categorized as American-Italian.

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Shrimp Scampi Recipe

To me, the name of this dish sounds like something sketchy that a mobster would do to you. I don't completely understand the association, but I've felt like that for a long time. Shrimp Scampi is known for its use of delicate angel hair pasta tossed in a delicious olive oil and sun dried tomato sauce. When the shrimp, spinach, lemon and Parmesan comes into play, it becomes a bold yet delicate masterpiece. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is savory. Weight is light. Texture is soft. Best categorized as American-Italian.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Main Course, Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: italian, pasta, recipes, shrimp scampi

Servings: 6 people

Author: Chef Ryan Callahan

Cost: $15

Equipment

large colander
Spaghetti pot
Large saute pan (high sided)
cooking utensils

Ingredients

1 lb. medium sized shrimp peeled and de-veined
1 lb. angel hair pasta cooked
¼ c. olive oil
½ c. sun-dried tomatoes
1 c. fresh spinach leaves
¼ c. Parmesan grated

Flavor Balancers

kosher salt to taste
black pepper to taste
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
¼ c. lemon juice
2 tbsp. sugar granulated

Aromatics

2 tbsp. garlic minced
½ tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
½ tbsp. oregano dried

Garnish

4 tbsp. fresh basil chopped

Instructions

Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions and set to side. Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, garlic, oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes to pan. Allow to cook until garlic is lightly browned. Coat shrimp in Old Bay seasoning, then add them to the sauté pan. Cook for 4 minutes, moving shrimp as you cook them. Add spinach, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir well to mix and wilt the spinach leaves. Place angel hair pasta in a large mixing bowl and cover with sauce mixture. Add Parmesan cheese and fresh basil to the mixing bowl. Toss all ingredients together. Scampi is now ready to serve.

Notes

Typically, the pasta is tossed in the sauce in inside of the sauté pan and lightly cooked. This is a difficult technique for a beginner. The same flavor results can be achieved by mixing everything in a bowl.

Remember to check the flavors of the sauce before you toss everything together. You want to especially check the sweetness of the dish. This is because a ¼ c. of lemon juice can be over powering.

If your shrimp are pre-cooked, this recipe will turn out perfect. If your shrimp are raw, you may need to cook the shrimp longer than 4 minutes to ensure that they are brought to proper temperature. Raw shrimp impart a stronger flavor than pre-cooked shrimp. Shrimp turn pink when fully cooked.

No matter which shrimp you purchase, make sure to soak them in clean water with a tablespoon of red wine vinegar added to it. This will help to remove any offensive pungent odors that the shrimp may have.

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