Orange Shrimp Scampi
photo by A Taste of Brooklyn
- Ready In:
- 26mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 lb linguine
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 1⁄3 cup shallot, chopped
- 1 (12 ounce) package small shrimp, peeled & deveined (60-80)
- sea salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1⁄2 cup white wine
- 1 large fresh orange, juiced & zest of half
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
- 1⁄3 cup fresh basil leaf, chiffonade
directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- In the meantime, in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoons butter and when hot, add the garlic and cook until lightly browned about 1 minute Add in the shallots and cook until soft about 1 minute Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, 3 to 5 minute Remove and set aside.
- To the skillet over high heat, add the wine, orange juice, orange zest and thyme and deglaze the skillet. Bring to a boil, lower heat to low and simmer 1 minute Return the shrimp, add in the remaining oil, butter and basil and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper if needed, heat through; adding the pasta water if needed. Plate and serve over pasta.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
A Taste of Brooklyn
Las Vegas, 68
<p>I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and I have a passion for cooking. My culinary education is one hundred percent autodidact. All my recipes are easy and delicious. I have personally tested and retested each and every recipe! All my recipes are created and recreated using the basic methods of cooking. My passion for cooking has driven me to publish my first cookbook in 2015. For a copy of my book, please visit Frank Saulle at facebook.com. (A Taste of Brooklyn)</p>