Mama Mancini's Recipes
Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
Ingredients
- 1-lb linguini
- 4-tbs olive oil
- 1-lb jumbo shrimp cleaned tails left on for added flavor while making the dish or removed if you prefer
- 8-tbs unsalted butter
- 5-garlic cloves minced
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4-cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4-cup pasta water
Directions
1
Get a pot of salted water going and cook the pasta and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
2
In a skillet large enough to hold the whole recipe heat the oil over medium heat.
3
Add the shrimp cook until done about 3 minutes move to a plate.
4
Add the butter and garlic to the skillet with a little salt and pepper when the butter has melted saute about 2-3 minutes.
5
Add the lemon juice, zest and the saute for a minute.
6
Add the shrimp, pasta, 1/4-cup of pasta water toss for one minute to create the sauce add more pasta water a tablespoon at a time if needed.
7
Remove from heat and stir in parsley serve with lemon wedges.