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Lemony Shrimp Scampi Pasta

This was my first attempt at cooking shrimp, and I have to say it was not as hard as I thought it would be.  It was actually very easy and fast to cook!  Brynlee and I love this recipe!  I included the red pepper flakes on the first try and it was pretty spicy so now I leave them out, but it's just a matter of preference.  Either way, you get a lemony garlic flavor that is sure to please!








Lemony Shrimp Scampi Pasta
modified from Melissa D' Arabian

Ingredients:
6 garlic cloves, pressed or grated
1-2 lemons, zested and juiced
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes- optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound medium shrimp (21 to 25), peeled and de-veined
3/4 pound thin linguini
2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

In a bowl, combine the garlic, zest and juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, to taste, and the shrimp. Set aside to marinate.

Meanwhile make a quick shrimp stock: In a small pot, over medium heat, add the shrimp shells and onion. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain into a bowl and discard the shells and the onion.

* If you are using pre-shelled frozen shrimp, you may thaw the shrimp in a bowl of warm water.  When thawed, remove the shrimp but reserve the water.  You may use this for the shrimp stock.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and add a generous amount of salt. Add the linguini and cook until just tender, 2 minutes less than instructed on the package. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water.

Heat a skillet over high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, reserve the marinade, and add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook until they turn pink and start to caramelize, about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan to a plate and add the reserved marinade. Let cook a few minutes then add about 1 cup of shrimp stock and about 1/2 cup pasta water. Continue to cook until sauce reduces by half. Add the zest and juice of the remaining lemon, the butter and the parsley and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste. Add in the shrimp and pasta and toss to combine with the sauce. Turn out into a serving bowl and serve immediately.

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