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Shrimp or Lobster Scampi Recipe

Ingredients:

  • Salt
  • 1/4 cup Metropolitan Market Olive Oil
  • 1 lb peeled, deveined large shrimp or 4 lobster tails par-boiled (blanched) removed from shell and sliced (See recipe #42 How To: Cook Lobster Tails)
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp dry red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3/4 lb Metropolitan Market Capellini, Spaghetti, or Linguine
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil for the pasta. Add 1 tbsp salt and pasta and cook according to package directions.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil and once hot, stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until garlic is soft and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine, bring to a simmer and add shrimp or blanched, sliced lobster tails. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until shrimp are pink and cooked through or lobster is warm.
  3. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of cooking water. Add pasta and parsley to skillet with seafood and toss to combine, adding some of the reserved water if needed to keep moist. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; serve.
  4. Cook's Tip:
  5. Add a tablespoon or two of fresh lemon juice, sliced fresh basil, or diced tomatoes.

Nutrition:

Amount Per Serving (based on 4 servings)
Calories: 580
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 215 mg
Sodium: 250 mg
Carbohydrates: 70 g
Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 3 g
Protein: 38 g
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