Spicy Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
This Spicy Shrimp Scampi is a fun (and spicy!) twist on the classic. The whole thing dish comes together in no time and couldn’t be easier to make.
Ingredients
- ¾ Pound linguine or spaghetti
- ½ Pound large raw shrimp deveined
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 3 Cloves garlic minced
- 3 Scallions white and green parts, thinly sliced
- 1 Teaspoon lemon zest
- 1-2 Tablespoons Huy Fong Sambal Oelek (or 3 Tablespoons Huy Fong Chili Garlic Sauce)
- ½ Cup dry white wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley roughly chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta to 2 minutes less than package directions for "al dente". Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain.
- Meanwhile, Heat half of the olive oil and half of the butter in a large skillet over medium. Add the shrimp and cook, flipping once, until just opaque; about 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a bowl and set aside.
- Add the rest of the olive oil, the garlic, the whites of the scallions, and the lemon zest to the pan, stir, and cook until garlic is fragrant and golden at the edges; 1-2 minutes. Add the chili paste and cook another 3 minutes. Add the wine and stir, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Let simmer until alcohol is mostly evaporated; 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the pasta to the pan, along with the shrimp and the second half of the butter. Toss the pasta, adding splashes of the pasta water as needed, until a thick glossy sauce forms; 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and the rest of the scallions. Serve with lemon wedges.
- Enjoy!
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