Scampi Shrimp with Pasta
Scampi Shrimp with Pasta is a delicious meal, and it can be made gluten-free by omitting the pasta. Instead of white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or plant-based butter. This dish is also suitable for vegetarians because it can be made with gluten-free pasta. For a healthier version, substitute pasta that's gluten-free for the traditional spaghetti. It should be prepared in advance, so it's easy to keep on hand.
Ingredients
- 500 g Pasta
- 6-8 cups Water
- Salt for cooking the pasta
- 200-300 g Shrimps shells off, set aside the heads
- 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tsp Basil
- Salt and pepper to season shrimps
- Grated cheese
- 5-7 cloves Garlic crushed and chopped
- 2 pcs Onions chopped
- 2-3 pcs Tomatoes chopped
- 1 tbsp Basil
- tbsp Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10-12 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
For the pasta:
- Cook the pasta. See the directions here of how I do it. If you want an al dente, not soggy just right pasta, check the link.
- Drain the pasta. Set aside until later.
For the shrimps:
- Marinate the shrimps with garlic powder, basil, salt and pepper.
- Pour 1 tbsp of cooking oil in a heated pan.
- Put a bit of crushed garlic into the pan.
- When the garlic turns golden, add in the shrimps.
- Stir well and be mindful not to overcook the very delicate shrimps.
- When the shrimps turn orange, lower the heat. They are nearly done.
- When cooked, set aside in a dish. Sprinkle grated cheese while hot.
For the sauce:
- Put olive oil in a heated cooking pan.
- Fry the shrimp heads in the oil.
- Crush them against the back of the ladle to release more juices.
- When the shrimps are crispy fried, lower the heat. Take them off the pan and discard.
- Add the garlic in the shrimpflavored oil. Stir well.
- When it turns golden, add in the tomatoes and onions. Stir well.
- Wait until the tomatoes wilt and release juices.
- Add in the basil and Italian herbs.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Putting the components together:
- Add in the cooked pasta. Toss with care so as not to break the pasta.
- When the oil is well distributed onto the pasta, put in the cooked shrimps.
- Season once more with salt according to your liking.
- Turn off the heat.
- Transfer to a serving dish.
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Notes
Simple. Simple. Simple!! I am not so good in plating; but, I assure you that this dish is a wonderful delight to the tummy. Savor it with a cold glass of coke and you are in pasta heaven!