Thursday, 1 October 2009

Scampi with Linguini


I had plans to post a wonderful yummy cake today, but I have not even starterd writting the post, so I thought why not do this delicous pasta dish which I don't need too much writting.

This is one of thsoe recipe I saw while looking through yummy dishes on the net.
Looks really simple and easy to make but so so falvourful and delicious.
I was not wrong at all, I woudn't mind eating this yummy dish anyday.
The original recipe you can find here
Sending this to Presto Pasta Nights


1 pound linguini ( i used normal pasta)
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 large shallot, finely diced
5 cloves garlic, sliced
Pinch red pepper flakes, optional ( i used atleast a tsp, we love the heat)
20 large shrimp, about 1 pound, peeled and deveined, tail on
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves

Directions
For the pasta, put a large pot of water on the stove to boil. When it has come to the boil, add a couple of tablespoons of salt and the linguini. Stir to make sure the pasta separates; cover. When the water returns to a boil, cook for about 6 to 8 minutes or until the pasta is not quite done. Drain the pasta reserving 1 cup of water.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the shallots are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add them to the pan and cook until they have turned pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan; set aside and keep warm. Add wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil. When the butter has melted, return the shrimp to the pan along with the parsley and cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over a bit more olive oil and serve immediately.

41 comments:

  1. surely looks delicious & flavourful one as u said ...Nice recipe..thanks for sharing..will surely try this one....

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  2. Shrimp any time HC. Making me hungry now.

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  3. I have always loved shrimp scampi and to think it is so simple yet I've never done it! Yours looks so luscious! Yummy is right!

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  4. Happy, it's a gorgeous pasta dish...perfect for those Friday lunches.

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  5. Looks fantastic, could you pass me the plate please? :)

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  6. Delicious! That is a classic flavor combo ... thks for the step by step photos. Very comforting dish!

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  7. This looks sooooo delicious - you should see me I'm drooling :-)

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  8. Delicious Scampi with Linguini HC..Such a gorgeous dish.

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  9. Lovely pasta,and nice combo...

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  10. colorful pasta recipe with shrimp is always a winner!!!

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  11. Again, a mouth watering dish! Sigh, how I wish you lived next door!

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  12. U just make me drool over those jumbo shrimps! I would finnish ur plate in min!

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  13. Old time favorite, how delicious!

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  14. I have never tied shrimp but this looks nice. Want to try it once now.

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  15. Looks fabulous & tempting!!!My all time favorite shrimp but never tried scampi..Wann to give try

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  16. I love this one, it looks flavourful and yummy, I go getting a glass of Soave!
    Angie's Recipes

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  17. Happy,
    Shrimp ,any time for me :) ..never knew shrimp Scampi is so easy to make ..looks so delicious..
    hugs and smiles

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  18. My only favorite pasta dish :) I like it more than the cake

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  19. Wow!! loved that first picture!! delicious

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  20. I could eat shrimps every day. This is a really good pasta dish.

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  21. That looks really like a great quick dinner - but so satisfying!

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  22. simply delicious. If my DD saw this she would pick all the shrimps off the screen:-)

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  23. This one is definitely a dish I could happily eat every single day :-)

    Thanks for sharing with Presto Pasta Night.

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  24. Who can say no to this delicious dish?

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  25. Love pasta, love shrimps .. love the look of that dish Happy. :-)
    Thanks for this .. just remembered have not had shrimps for a long time. :-)

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  26. One of my favorites - yours looks terrific.

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  27. I want to try to cook this in future :)

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  28. I really want some of this pasta! So colourful and delicious.

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  29. This looks delicious. I had previously filed away a similar recipe to make in the future. But lost it. You made my day!

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  30. My dad always loved scampi... It looks perfect! I like your new profile picture!

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  31. My dad always loved scampi... It looks perfect! I like your new profile picture!

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  32. My dad always loved scampi... It looks perfect! I like your new profile picture!

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  33. Happy Cook I love this, look absolutely delicious and yummy!! Love shrimps !!! gloria

    Nice picture of you I love it!

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  34. yumm..always love the combo of sea food n pasta..:)

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  35. I love prawns!! This looks amazing Happy Cook.

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  36. This looks delicious. I just made some batter fried prawns today. Loved 'em. Scampi and Linguini have been on my list for a while..

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  37. pasta with shrimp...can't resist it! so delicious...

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  38. I haven't quite gotten into shrimp yet but I like all the flavors in scampi sauce a lot. Fabulous pasta dish!

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  39. This sounds and looks so good!!

    Maria
    x

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