Shrimp Scampi

• porsjoner: 4 servings
• aktiv tid: 20 mins

Ingredienser

1/4 cup olive oil

1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp (raw; 20 to 25 per lb)

4 large garlic cloves, left unpeeled and forced through a garlic press

1/2 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes

1/2 cup dry white wine

Shallots

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

5 tablespoons unsalted butter

3/4 lb linguini (angel-hair pasta)

1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Fremgangsmåte

1. Bring a 6- to 8-quart pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

1. Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, sauté shallots till transparent

2. then sauté shrimp, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes

3. transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.

4. Add garlic to oil remaining in skillet along with red pepper flakes, wine, salt, and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.

5. Add butter to skillet, stirring until melted, and stir in shrimp. Remove skillet from heat.

6. Cook pasta in boiling water until just tender, about 3 minutes.

7. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander.

8. Toss pasta well with shrimp mixture and parsley in large bowl, adding some of reserved cooking water if necessary to keep moist.