THE EASIEST SHRIMP SCAMPI

Ingredients

• 1 pound Raw Shrimp (peeled and deveined, medium‑large)
• 12 ounces Spaghetti (dry, al dente when cooked)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin preferred)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes)
• 1 medium Shallot (finely diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 Lemon (zest and juice (about 2 tbsp juice))
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
• pinch Salt (for shrimp; plus ½ tsp for pasta water)
• pinch Black Pepper (optional)
• 1 cup Pasta Water (reserved from cooking spaghetti)

Instructions

1. Prep All Ingredients

   Zest the lemon, then juice it. Mince garlic, dice shallot, chop parsley, and measure Cajun seasoning and salt.

   Time: PT10M

2. Cook Spaghetti

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8‑9 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 100°C

3. Sauté Shrimp

   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add shrimp, a pinch of salt, and Cajun seasoning. Cook 1‑2 minutes per side until pink and just opaque, then remove to a plate.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium‑high

4. Build the Scampi Sauce

   In the same skillet add the remaining olive oil. Sauté shallot 1 minute, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Deglaze with ¼ cup pasta water, stir in butter until melted, then add lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

5. Combine Pasta, Shrimp, and Sauce

   Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat. Add remaining pasta water a splash at a time until the sauce reaches a light coating consistency. Return the shrimp to the pan, toss gently, and heat through 1‑2 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium

6. Plate and Serve

   Divide the pasta among plates, garnish with extra parsley and a lemon wedge. Serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g