Scampi Vittorio's

Scampi is actually the Italian name for a shellfish that is similar to a large prawn of shrimp. In the United States, it is most common to use shrimp , which is then cooked in garlic, butter, white wine and herbs. In this recipe, the wine was substituted by just adding water.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 16  ounces linguine or 16  ounces  other long pasta
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup water

Directions

1. In a heated skillet, melt butter and sauté shrimp and garlic, for about 3 minutes or until shrimp curls and the flesh turns opaque.
2. Add parsley, white pepper, lemon juice and water. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
3. Serve over pasta or rice.