Permanent link for Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi on August 2, 2022

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time:  20 minutes

Serves: 1-2

Ingredients

• 4 oz pasta of choice (angel hair, chickpea, veggie)

• 2 tbsp of olive oil 

• 4 tbsp butter or butter substitute 

• 1-2 tbsp minced garlic

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1-2 tsp crushed red pepper

• 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and thawed (can substitute with chicken, white fish, or tofu)

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 1/4 cup pasta water

• optional: grated parmesan cheese

• optional: dried parsley

Directions

1. Cook pasta as directed, saving ½ cup of pasta water before draining
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute minced garlic, crushed red pepper and black pepper for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. 
3. Add shrimp and lemon juice, and cook until pink. 
4. Add cooked pasta, pasta water and stir until well combined. Simmer for 1-2 minutes. 
5. Serve scampi in a bowl and top with grated parmesan cheese and parsley if desired. 

Submitted by Camryn Lane (Find a Reel demonstration of this recipe on Instagram @gvsurecwell)

Categories: WIT Team Favorite
Posted by Eva VanWyck on Permanent link for Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi on August 2, 2022.