Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti

Finding great Italian dishes you can make quickly at home is sometimes a challenge. This Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti recipe is sure to cure your craving for Italian seafood, though.

Super simple and completed quickly, makes this a good choice even for a busy weeknight.

To make really great shrimp dishes, you might want to consider soaking your shrimp in a brine mixture ahead of time. Top chefs recommend this because it helps to keep the shrimp tender and to avoid the chewy texture that can sometimes develop.

Another secret to great shrimp scampi is to ditch your butter phobia. Scampi is all about the butter, baby! We know everyone can’t eat or cook with this much butter on a regular or daily basis, but for the occasional dish, especially a rich Italian meal like Shrimp Scampi, it’s okay to indulge a little. So, yeah, follow the directions and use the precise amount of butter. It is also a good idea to use really high-quality butter as well. Butter quality really can affect the taste of a dish and even how it cooks as well.

You will also want to pay close attention to how you cook your noodles. For most Italian dishes, noodles do best when they are cooked al dente. This way, if there is residual heat from the shrimp or the scampi sauce, it will not cause the noodles to then become overcooked or mushy. This is usually a good rule of thumb to use if you are creating noodle dishes that will have other hot ingredients added in.

It is easy to prepare and very delicious.

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Why I love Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti?

• Made with spaghetti noodles
• Tender juicy shrimp in each bite
• Creamy sauce
• Simple dinner idea
• Quick seafood meal idea

How do you thicken shrimp scampi sauce?

This shrimp scampi recipe has a thinner sauce, but if you want to thicken you can add in 1 teaspoon of water and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch in a bowl. Whisk well and stir in the sauce to thicken.

Why is it called scampi?

Scampi is a recipe that the name was unknown fully, but now it stands for a pasta dish with long noodles and shrimp or prawn. You will find that shrimp scampi is made with simple ingredients and big flavor.

Why is my shrimp scampi so oily?

You will use oil for searing the shrimp and such so it is going to create a oily texture. You are welcome to drain off some of the oil for when you toss in the pasta and such.

How do you not overcook shrimp scampi?

Make sure to cook each ingredient as directed. Don’t cook it all in one skillet for the same amount of time. You need to make sure that you cook your shrimp as directed then remove the shrimp and move to next step.

How to serve Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti?

Shrimp scampi with spaghetti is a delicious dinner that is a meal in one. Now if you want you can pair with your favorite vegetables as a side, salad or even breadsticks for soaking up for sauce.

Tips:

• Make sure to cook as directed, and follow each step.
• Peel and devein the shrimp before cooking, so the shrimp can soak up the flavor of the sauce.
• Cook pasta till it is al dente, as you don’t want the spaghetti to overcook.

Variations:

• Use Fettuccine pasta or another type of pasta.
• Add in some diced chicken that you sear and cook fully.
• Use prawn or another type of seafood if you would like.
• Add in a splash of heavy cream to richen up the sauce.

Ingredients:

• Linguine pasta
• Shrimp
• Olive oil
• Minced garlic
• White cooking wine
• Oregano
• Chicken broth
• Chopped parsley
• Fresh basil
• Butter
• Onion
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make this Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti:

Step 1. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste, and add to a skillet over medium high heat along with the olive oil and 2 Tbsp. of the butter. Saute until the shrimp is done.

Step 2. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and add in the remaining butter and the onion. Saute until softened.

Step 3. Mix in the garlic and saute another 30 seconds.

Step 4. Stir in the white cooking wine, and cook until the liquid is reduced by half.

Step 5. Mix in the chicken broth, parsley, oregano and basil.

Step 6. Add the shrimp back to the skillet and toss to coat well in the sauce before serving.

Serve warm!

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How to store Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti?

If you do not eat all these shrimp scampi with spaghetti then store in a container that is sealed tight. It will store in the fridge for 2-3 days.

How to reheat Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti?

For the reheating, the best method is to reheat in the microwave for around a minute or until warmed through. Or heat up the pasta in a skillet on the stove.

Just know that the shrimp will overcook a bit and become rubbery once it reheats too much. So heat with caution.

Can I make ahead Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti?

I recommend not making this recipe until you are fully ready to dish it up. Otherwise you will find the flavor and texture is not as delicious as shrimp isn’t always the best reheated.

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