Easy Shrimp Scampi
Quick and easy rendition of a classic. Serve these garlicky marinated shrimp over or tossed with your favorite pasta.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
125 minCook
5 minReady
130 minLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pound |
shrimp
large, peeled & deveined, cut through back to halve |
*
|
| ½ | cup |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
butter, unsalted
|
|
| 4 | cloves |
garlic
large, minced |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
lemon juice
freshly squeezed |
|
| 2 | each |
italian plum (roma) tomatoes
seeded and diced |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
italian parsley
finely chopped |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
oregano
dried, crushed |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
kosher salt
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
black pepper
freshly cracked |
|
| ½ | pound |
angel hair pasta
or linguine, hot, cooked |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 453.6 | g |
shrimp
large, peeled & deveined, cut through back to halve |
*
|
| 118 | ml |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 15 | ml |
butter, unsalted
|
|
| 4 | cloves |
garlic
large, minced |
|
| 15 | ml |
lemon juice
freshly squeezed |
|
| 2 | each |
italian plum (roma) tomatoes
seeded and diced |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
italian parsley
finely chopped |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
oregano
dried, crushed |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
kosher salt
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
black pepper
freshly cracked |
|
| 226.8 | g |
angel hair pasta
or linguine, hot, cooked |
|
Directions
Place the cleaned and halved shrimp in a bowl and add all remaining ingredients except the salt and pasta. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours, stirring the shrimp at least twice during the marinating.
Remove shrimp in marinade from refrigerator and add the salt; toss.
Heat large skillet over medium and add the shrimp with the marinade. Sauté until shrimp turn pink; add the butter. Toss in the cooked pasta. Serve immediately.
