Spicy Shrimp Pasta

1 box of linguine (cooked to your liking) 1 lb shrimp (I use fresh, frozen leaves after taste) 3 cloves of garlic crushed or minced 3 green onions (scallions) chopped About 2 tbsp of lemon juice and the zest of the lemon 4 tbsp white wine Pepper (to your liking) 1 tbsp fresh cilantro 1 tbsp fresh parsley Salt 1 tomato diced Olive oil

Prep Time Cook Time Total Time Serves 6

Directions

1. Cook pasta to your liking and set aside. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
2. Heat pan, add some olive oil and 1 tsp of butter, once heated add garlic for about 1 minute.
3. Add pepper, scallions, lemon zest and shrimp. Cook for about 2 – 3 mins.
4. Add tomato, cilantro, salt, lemon juice and white wine.  Cook for another 2 mins until shrimp turn pink.
5. Add as much of the pasta water you like to make as much sauce ass you wish. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.

You can toss pasta in pot but you must do this on very low heat. Or you can serve as is over the pasta. Sprinkle parsley on top.
You can also top with parmesan cheese. And some garlic bread


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Shrimp Scampi with Lingunie

Shrimp scampi is something I can say I have mastered.  Well, for one it’s not something that requires any special skill to pull off, everyone loves it.

I usually cook this dish about 4 times a month and now Im sharing this recipe for anyone that wants a quick dish thats looks like you went through a lot to accomplish.

Enjoy!

Ingredients 

1 lb. shrimp, cleaned, deveined 3 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. butter 4-5 cloves garlic 1/2 c. white wine 1/2 c. water  1/4 tsp. oregano 1/2 tsp. basil 1 tsp. fresh parsley 1 sm. lemon wedge 1/2 tsp. salt 4-6 turns fresh black pepper 1 lb.(1 box) lingunie parmesan cheese (optional)

Total Time 45 mins Prep Time 25 mins Cook Time 20 mins Yeild 6 Servings

Directions

• Fill a large pot with 6 quarts of salted water, heat while preparing scampi. In a large frying pan, pour oil., 2 tablespoons of butter and slices of garlic cloves
• Saute until golden, but not brown.
• Add Shrimp, white wine, oregano, basil, parsley, the juice of a lemon wedge.
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the shrimp has turned a nice bright pink.
• Cook pasta according to directions on the box or desired tenderness. Drain leaving a little water. Place in a large serving bowl.
• Pour scampi mixture over the top and serve.
• Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese over dish.

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