EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than shrimp.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Broth adds flavor without alcohol; vinegar is budget-friendly.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free; Pecorino is often less expensive.

Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain spaghetti and reserve some pasta water.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Pour in white wine and lemon juice, simmering for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.

Stir in red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.

If dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and cheese if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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