A quick and flavorful shrimp scampi recipe featuring tender shrimp, garlic, shallots, and a bright lemon butter sauce tossed with spaghetti. This dish strikes the perfect balance of zest and richness for an easy yet elegant meal.
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Ingredients
shrimpoil2 štipka saltcayenne peppershallotgarlicpasta waterbutterlemon zestparsleyspaghettilemon juice
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Heat the oil until very hot, then add the shrimp. Lightly season with salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Quickly toss the shrimp in the pan, then remove from heat immediately.
In the same pan, add a little more oil, the chopped shallot, and a tablespoon of garlic. Deglaze with some reserved pasta water.
Add the butter, lemon zest, and a bit of parsley. Cook gently to create the sauce, being careful not to let it brown or burn.
Add some pasta water, the cooked spaghetti, additional pasta water, a pinch of salt, and more cayenne pepper. Toss everything together well.
Return the shrimp with all their juices to the pan, add fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice, and mix thoroughly.
Serve immediately and enjoy a delicious shrimp scampi meal.