"Food is our common ground, a universal experience." ~ James Beard

March 21, 2011

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Yet another recipe that I'm hoping Adam will become convinced that shrimp really is super yummy and delicious!! A girl can hope, can't she??




Ingredients
  • 1  tablespoon  olive oil
  • 1  medium  onion, diced
  • 3    garlic cloves, minced
  • 1  can (14 ounces)  chicken broth, divided
  • 3  tablespoons  flour
  • 1  pound  peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1  tablespoon  lemon juice
  • 2  tablespoons  butter
  • 1  tablespoon  chopped parsley
  • 12  ounces  linguine, cooked according to package directions
  •   Red-pepper flakes (optional)
Directions 1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, cover, and cook until soft, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, and cook 1 minute more.
2. Pour 1 cup broth and the flour into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake to blend. Pour remaining broth and broth-flour mixture into saucepan; bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp, and cook 3 minutes more. Stir in lemon juice, butter, and parsley. Pour over cooked pasta.

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