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Shrimp Scampi with Asparagus Noodles
Traditional Shrimp Scampi is served over light and flavorful asparagus "noodles" for a lighter twist on an Italian classic.
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Prep Time
15
mins
Cook Time
25
mins
Total Time
40
mins
Course
Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
4
servings
Ingredients
Shrimp Scampi
4
tbsp
salted butter
1
tbsp
olive oil
5
cloves
garlic,
minced
¾
cup
dry white wine
½
tsp
kosher salt
½
tsp
freshly ground black pepper
¼
tsp
crushed red pepper flakes
(use more or less according to your preferred heat level)
2
tsp
lemon zest
1
large
lemon,
juiced
2
pounds
large shrimp,
shelled and deveined
Asparagus Noodles
2
pounds
fresh asparagus
olive oil
kosher salt
freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Asparagus Noodles
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Wash and slice the asparagus, lengthwise, in quarters, This will create the long, thin, noodle shape.
Arrange the sliced asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle lightly with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and mix to evenly coat.
Roast the asparagus until tender and flexible, 15-17 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Shrimp Scampi
In a large skillet, melt together the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
Add the garlic and saute until just barely browning, about 1 minute.
Stir in the wine, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
Cook until sauce is halfway reduced, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the shrimp and cook until shrimp are pink and just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the asparagus noodles to coat with the sauce.
Serve
, with an extra squeeze of lemon juice.
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dinner, italian, quick, seafood, Shrimp Scampi with Asparagus Noodles