ORANGE SHRIMP SCAMPI

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Frank Saulle's "orange shrimp scampi" is as good as it sounds. This is a five star recipe! Shrimps sauteed in an orange-lemon wine sauce; served over perfectly cooked linguine pasta.

Provided by A Taste of Brooklyn

Categories     European

Time 26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb linguine
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/3 cup shallot, chopped
1 (12 ounce) package small shrimp, peeled & deveined (60-80)
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup white wine
1 large fresh orange, juiced & zest of half
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
1/3 cup fresh basil leaf, chiffonade

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  • In the meantime, in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoons butter and when hot, add the garlic and cook until lightly browned about 1 minute Add in the shallots and cook until soft about 1 minute Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, 3 to 5 minute Remove and set aside.
  • To the skillet over high heat, add the wine, orange juice, orange zest and thyme and deglaze the skillet. Bring to a boil, lower heat to low and simmer 1 minute Return the shrimp, add in the remaining oil, butter and basil and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper if needed, heat through; adding the pasta water if needed. Plate and serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 705.6, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 138.5, Sodium 497.4, Carbohydrate 95.3, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 7.7, Protein 27.7

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