Garlic Shrimp Scampi Bowls (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Components

01 - 454 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 225 grams linguine or spaghetti

→ Sauce and Seasoning

03 - 60 millilitres unsalted butter
04 - 60 millilitres olive oil
05 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
06 - 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - Juice of 1 lemon

→ Garlic Bread

11 - 4 slices crusty bread
12 - 2 tablespoons garlic butter for spreading

# Instructions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine or spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 120 millilitres of pasta water, then drain.
02 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season thoroughly with salt and black pepper.
03 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil and half of the butter over medium heat. Once hot, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes if desired. Sauté for 1 minute until garlic is aromatic but not browned.
04 - Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes on one side until pink, then flip and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat when opaque and cooked through.
05 - Add drained pasta to the skillet with shrimp. Pour in reserved pasta water, remaining butter, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Toss thoroughly until the pasta is evenly coated and glossy.
06 - Preheat oven to 190°C. Spread garlic butter evenly on each bread slice and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and crisp.
07 - Portion shrimp scampi over beds of pasta and garnish with extra parsley if desired. Place garlic bread on the side and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Avoid overcooking the shrimp; they should be pink and just opaque for best texture.
02 - Reserving pasta water is essential for achieving a silky, emulsified sauce.
03 - For a bolder garlic flavour, sprinkle a touch of garlic powder over the bread before baking.
04 - Enhance with additional red pepper flakes or a few drops of hot sauce for added heat.
05 - Incorporate seasonal vegetables such as baby spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra colour and nutrition.

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