Mom's Shrimp Scampi

  • 1 pound large (16-20 count per pound) shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter

  • 1½ tablespoons minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon capers, crushed

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • ½ pound cooked linguini

  • 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

  • Emeril’s ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

  • 2½ tablespoons paprika

  • 2 tablespoons salt

  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

  • Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with the Essence.

  • Place the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over high heat.

  • Add the shrimp and spread them out evenly in the skillet.

  • Cook for 2 minutes and quickly turn the shrimp.

  • Add the garlic and capers to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.

  • Add the wine, lemon juice, and remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter to the skillet and cook for 1½ minutes.

  • Season the shrimp with the salt and pepper and add the pasta, tossing to coat well.

  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the parsley.

  • Serve hot.

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PREP TIME: 10 min

TOTAL TIME: 15 min

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