Bite-the-Crunch Lemon Shrimp Scampi
 
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This version of the Lemon Shrimp Scampi skips the butter, red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese in favor of a lighter flavor. The French beans adds a bright color and a nice crunch into the dish.
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound linguine
  • 1 pound medium-sized shrimp
  • 2 plus 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup French beans (around 200 grams)
  • 4 large cloves of garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup white wine
  • Zest and juice of one lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Shell the shrimp. Remove the heads and leave the tails.
  3. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a pan. Sear the shrimp for one minute on each side. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  4. Add another 5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in the pan. Sauté the French beans for two minutes under medium high heat. Do not overcook the French beans to maintain their crispiness.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and cook for two to three minutes until soft. Stir occasionally to make sure the garlic does not burn. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Pour in the white wine. Increase the heat to medium high, and boil the mixture for three to five minutes until the alcohol smell burns off.
  7. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the lemon zest and half of the lemon juice.
  8. Toss in the cooked pasta and the remaining half of the lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve warm.
Notes
To cut the prep time, you may opt for pre-peeled shrimp available at the frozen section of the grocery store. Nothing, however, beats the flavor of fresh ingredients.
Recipe by The Gourmand's Table at https://thegourmandstable.com/bite-the-crunch-lemon-shrimp-scampi/