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Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi (without wine) is a delicious gourmet main dish served over cooked pasta.  This comfort food is easy to make with a few simple ingredients. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • Pasta of your choice angel hair, linguini, spaghetti
  • 12 medium cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined or use 6 large cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion yellow or white
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
  • grated Parmesan Cheese for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and place in serving dish.
  • Add unsalted butter and olive oil to a frying pan. Over low heat, stir until butter is melted.
  • Add Italian seasoning, paprika and chopped onions. Cook until onions are translucent (2-3 minutes). Add salt, black pepper and lemon juice. Stir until evenly combined.
  • Stir in cooked shrimp is hot and until evenly coated (about 2 minutes). Turn heat off. Avoid overcooked/rubbery shrimp by Immediately removing cooked shrimp from hot frying pan and placing in a bowl.
  • Spoon hot shrimp scampi over cooked pasta.
  • Sprinkle servings with grated Parmesan cheese (optional).