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Irresistible Shrimp Scampi Dinner Bowl

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A quick and easy shrimp scampi dinner bowl featuring tender shrimp in a buttery garlic-lemon sauce served over pasta or cauliflower rice, perfect for New Years appetizers or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) dry white wine
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 8 ounces (225g) linguine or spaghetti, cooked al dente, or cauliflower rice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Parmesan cheese for serving
  • Optional: Cherry tomatoes for sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare your base: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. For cauliflower rice, gently steam or sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once butter melts and foams, add minced garlic and stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  5. Pour in dry white wine and scrape browned bits from pan bottom. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.
  6. Stir in lemon juice, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Let sauce bubble gently for 1 minute.
  7. Return shrimp to pan, add cooked pasta or cauliflower rice, and toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick. Toss in chopped parsley.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Use medium heat to prevent garlic from burning. Save pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Butter can be substituted with olive oil or vegan butter for dairy-free version. Gluten-free pasta or cauliflower rice can be used for gluten-free or low-carb diets.

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