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Shrimp Scampi with Pasta and Parmesan

July 17, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

A Delicious Dinner in 30 Minutes

Shrimp Lovers! Where ya at?

My Shrimp Scampi with Pasta and Parmesan must be the easiest, fastest classic shrimp recipe of all time…well, next to shrimp cocktail. Bonus: It’s not that expensive either. If you look for a sale on a frozen bag of shrimp at the store and you are willing to shell these little guys yourself, you’ll save money.

My goal is to provide you with recipes you can make after a long workday without little fuss. Real food.

If you can boil pasta and chop a few ingredients, you’re on your way to enjoying tender shrimp scampi in less than thirty minutes.

Shrimp scampi makes your tummy happy.
Shrimp scampi makes your tummy happy.

The lemon juice adds brightness to the richness of the garlic butter wine sauce, a perfect balance of flavors. Don’t skimp on the fresh herbs, which give the dish depth of flavor. And who doesn’t love a recipe that includes booze? Use a dry white wine, that you would normally sip on anyway, to add to the garlic butter sauce. Warning: Don’t overdue it on the red pepper flakes, if you opt to include them. A little red pepper goes a long way. Oh, and don’t forget to sprinkle shredded parmesan after plating to finish it off.

Enjoy! If you make this recipe, I want to hear from you. Post a comment with a photo of your plate below or tag me on Instagram with #ODLrecipes.

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3-4 servings

Shrimp Scampi with Pasta and Parmesan

Classic shrimp scampi is a quick, impressive weeknight meal ready in 30 minutes.

15 minPrep Time

15 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 3 T unsalted butter
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 4 diced large garlic cloves
  • 1/2 c. chardonnay
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • large pinch black pepper
  • 1 lb large raw shelled shrimp
  • 1/4 c. chopped parsley
  • 1/2 juice lemon
  • 1/2 box Barilla spaghetti
  • 1 T shredded parmesan

Instructions

  1. Using medium heat, melt olive oil with butter in a large skillet.
  2. Add garlic and saute while stirring for just under a minute.
  3. Add chardonnay, red pepper (optional), salt, and pepper.
  4. Cook while stirring occasionally until the sauce reduces 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add shrimp and saute for 4-5 minutes.
  6. In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the dry spaghetti according to package directions.
  7. Add parsley and lemon juice. Stir. Reduce to low temperature and cover.
  8. Add in cooked and drained spaghetti to scampi and toss.
  9. Add parmesan and serve warm.
  10. Garnish with a sprig of parsley.

Notes

Red pepper flakes are optional.

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Nutrition

Calories

630 cal

Fat

62 g

Carbs

17 g

Protein

2 g
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Filed Under: Dinner, Pasta Tagged With: lemon, parmesan, parsley, pasta, scampi, seafood, shellfish, shrimp, shrimp scampi

Mussels in Pomodoro Sauce

July 2, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

I always thought cooking shellfish was quite intimidating. How do you know if you’ve cleaned the shellfish well enough? When is it fully cooked? This midwestern girl just never mastered seafood dishes until I discovered heat and eat shellfish. If I can do it, you can too!

Buy your pre-cooked mussels at any big box store and simply add them to a savory sauce. There is no need to go out tonight for a fancy dinner with your special someone when you can make Mussels in Pomodoro Sauce at home just like a trained chef.

This shellfish dish is high on fresh produce flavor. The dry white wine adds a sophisticated taste and because you don’t need the whole bottle for the recipe, you can have a glass for yourself while the mussels steam. Uh, yes please. I used Trader Joe’s Charles Shaw Blend 2013 Sauvignon Blanc, but any private label inexpensive dry white wine will suffice. Cheers!

Rinse these pre-cooked, frozen mussels in a colander before adding them to the pomodoro sauce.
Rinse these pre-cooked, frozen mussels in a colander before adding them to the pomodoro sauce.

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Serves 8 bowls

Mussels in Pomodoro Sauce

This 30 minute meal is perfect for seafood lovers who want high flavor and fresh ingredients.

15 minPrep Time

15 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Pier 33 Gourmet All Natural Mussels
  • 1/2 box Barilla dry spaghetti
  • 1 1/2 lb. large, diced roma tomatoes
  • 5 diced garlic cloves
  • 1/4 c. dry white wine
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • handful fresh basil leaves
  • heavy pinch salt
  • heavy pinch pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to box dirextions and drain. Set aside.
  2. Heat large skillet or wok on medium high.
  3. Heat olive oil until fragrant.
  4. Add garlic and stir occasionally for 1 minute. Lower the heat to medium so you don't burn the garlic.
  5. Add tomatoes, white wine and stir. Cover until it reaches a low boil.
  6. Remove lid, add mussels, and stir.
  7. Cover and simmer on medium heat.
  8. Serve sauce over cooked spaghetti. Add chopped fresh herbs like basil.

Notes

Top with grated parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. Traditional pomodoro sauce also includes sauteed onions.

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Nutrition

Calories

43 cal

Fat

4 g

Carbs

1 g

Protein

1 g
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