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SHRIMP SCAMPI OVER CHICKPEAS PASTA |30 MINUTE MEAL

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Shrimp Scampi over Chickpeas Pasta

Cultural Context

Shrimp scampi is a classic Italian-American dish, traditionally made with shrimp sautéed in garlic, butter, and white wine. This version incorporates chickpeas pasta, offering a gluten-free alternative that adds protein and texture. The dish reflects the Italian-American love for seafood and pasta, making it a popular choice for dinner parties and date nights. Today, variations abound, with many opting for healthier pasta alternatives while preserving the rich flavors of the original recipe.

Italian-AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
shrimp
chickpeas pasta
vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic
all-purpose seasoning
onion
butter
white wine
red pepper flakes
salt
black pepper
8 cups salted water

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining richness.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Drizzle olive oil on shrimp and press 2 cloves of garlic in a garlic press.

2

Sprinkle all-purpose seasoning on shrimp and massage to coat.

3

Refrigerate shrimp uncovered for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

4

Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

5

Add onion and garlic to the hot oil; sauté for 2 minutes.

6

Add butter to the saucepan, followed by white wine, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

7

Leave the sauce uncovered to reduce by half and thicken.

8

Add shrimp to the sauce; cook until shrimp turn pink, about 1-2 minutes.

9

Remove shrimp from heat and set aside.

10

Bring 8 cups of salted water to a rolling boil.

11

Add banza chickpea shell pasta to boiling water and stir immediately.

12

Cook pasta for 9 to 11 minutes, testing for al dente at 8 minutes.

13

Strain and rinse pasta with water.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

saucepan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

shellfishmilk

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