Shrimp Scampi with a Twist
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 T butter
- 3 T extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup parsley, minced
- 5 T Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
- 1 lb of cooked fettuccine or linguine
Instructions
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in a saute pan. When the mixture is hot, add the garlic, white pepper, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper and oregano. Stir well.
- Once garlic looks cooked (about 3 minutes), add the shrimp.
- Toss in the pan until well coated with the spiced oil. Add the lemon juice and keep tossing over the heat. Quickly add the parsley, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Toss to coat completely. The shrimp should now be bright pink and cooked through.
- Place the pan under the broiler until cheese looks melted, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
- Serve over the cooked pasta, with additional Parmesan sprinkled over the top.
Final Comments
Serves 2
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