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Shrimp scampi with orecchiette

Shrimp Scampi with Orecchiette and Breadcrumbs

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

For the breadcrumbs

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp zest of a lemon
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (dried)
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the pasta

  • 12 ounces Orecchiette pasta

For the sauce and shrimp

  • 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 2 pounds shrimp I use the frozen that has already been peeled and deveined
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 or 4 tsp minced garlic I use the jarred stuff
  • 1/3 cup minced onions
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1/2 the juice of half the lemon you used for the zest
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper
  • 1 pinch dried Italian seasoning
  • 4 tbsp butter, cut up
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat the butter in a skillet and add the Panko. Stir until toasted. Add the lemon zest, salt and pepper and set it aside.
  • Boil the pasta.
  • Add the butter or olive oil to the skillet, saute the shrimp with salt and pepper until almost done, about 2 minutes. Remove from the skillet.
  • Add the garlic and onions to the pan and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Now add the wine, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, and the Italian seasoning to the pan. Start reducing.
  • While the liquid is reducing start adding the butter one piece at a time.
  • When all of this has cooked together and the wine is reduced add the pasta and the shrimp and stir. If you are adding the parmesan cheese, now would be the time.
  • Add a giant serving to your bowl, to with the breadcrumbs and a dash of fresh parsley and enjoy!!