Shrimp Scampi

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 658.6
  • Total Fat: 34.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 111.1 mg
  • Sodium: 68.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 58.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
  • Protein: 17.2 g

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Introduction

A bit spicy and garlic-y with a hint of licorice. A bit spicy and garlic-y with a hint of licorice.
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    12 medium Shrimp, raw
    4 oz Spaghetti - Barilla Spaghetti
    2 clove Garlic
    4 tbsp chopped Shallots
    2 serving Sambucca, one shot (by EMSR2D2)
    6 tsp Lemon Juice 'Real Lemon' 100% juice
    1 serving Green Onion (fresh-1 stalk)
    6 serving Tomato, Plum Baby, 1 tomato (by ARUTHK01)
    2 fl oz Heavy Whipping Cream
    1 tbsp Butter, unsalted
    2 tbsp Olive Oil
    0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper (Ground)

Directions

Have all ingredients chopped and ready
Cook pasta al dente
While pasta is cooking, heat oil and butter in a cast iron frying pan on medium-high heat.
Add shallot and cook till translucent.
Add garlic and green onion and cook 1 minute
Add lemon juice, cayenne, tomatoes, and sambucca. Bring to a boil.
Add shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes, turning half way.
Lower heat to low simmer and add whipping cream.
Drain pasta and pour over shrimp sauce. Garnish with chopped broad-leaf parsley as desired

Serving Size: 2

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AMDYCK.