Shrimp scampi with linguine
8
Points®
Total time: 30 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Our simple twist on traditional shrimp scampi can be on your table tonight in just 30 minutes. In place of the standard butter sauce, our version uses a cornstarch thickened broth-based sauce flavoured with garlic and oregano. The end result is seriously delicious and family-friendly. Finishing the dish with fresh basil and parsley brightens the entire dish and keeps it still in-line with its Italian inspiration. Serve this dish with a crispy-fresh side salad and some crusty bread for mopping up the excess sauce. This scampi makes a terrific dinner or lunch meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Olive oil
2 tsp(s)
Garlic
6 clove(s), large, minced
Dried oregano
1 tsp(s)
Uncooked shrimp
1 pound(s), medium, peeled and deveined
Table wine
¼ cup(s), dry white or vermouth
Cornstarch
2 tsp(s)
Reduced-sodium chicken broth
¾ cup(s)
Table salt
¾ tsp(s), or to taste
Black pepper
⅛ tsp(s), or to taste
Uncooked linguini
8 oz, cooked and kept hot
Fresh parsley
¼ cup(s), fresh, chopped
Fresh basil
2 tbsp(s), fresh, thinly sliced
Lemon
1 wedge(s), cut into 4 wedges
Instructions
1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the oregano and stir to coat. Add the shrimp and sauté; until it's bright pink, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and simmer for 1 minute.
2
In a small cup, whisk the cornstarch and the chicken broth until they're blended; add this mixture to the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Transfer the cooked linguini to four individual shallow bowls and spoon the shrimp and sauce over top; sprinkle with the parsley and basil. Serve with lemon wedges.
4
Per serving: About 1 1/3 cups of pasta, 1/4 cup of sauce, and 3 ounces of shrimp.
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