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Shrimp Scampi

Delicious and Light.
Course Main Dish, Pasta
Cuisine All-American, Italian
Keyword lemon, pasta, shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 pound large shrimp with tail, peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • lemon wedges, optional
  • 1 16 oz package lemon-pepper fettuccine

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium low heat, add butter, stir until melted.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add crushed garlic and saute' for 3 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and saute' for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in white wine and simmer for 5 minutes more.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, lemon peel and lemon juice. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve with lemon-pepper fettuccine and garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.