Chili Crisp Shrimp Scampi Pasta (Print Version)
Juicy shrimp, garlic, and chili crisp elevate classic scampi in this vibrant weeknight pasta with zesty lemon and cilantro.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 -
12 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti
→ Seafood
02 -
1 pound medium (36-40 count) peeled, deveined raw shrimp, tail-on
→ Seasonings & Flavorings
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6 large garlic cloves, divided
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4 teaspoons chili crisp, divided, plus more to taste
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon dark or light brown sugar
→ Cooking Oils & Fats
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, divided
→ Liquids
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1/2 cup dry white wine
→ Herbs & Garnishes
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
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Crispy shallots
# Steps:
01 -
Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking water.
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Mince 3 garlic cloves (about 1 tablespoon). In a large bowl, combine garlic, shrimp, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon chili crisp, and 1 teaspoon salt. Toss to coat and let stand for 15 minutes.
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Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add shrimp and cook, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes until shrimp are nearly cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a plate, leaving butter mixture in the skillet.
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Thinly slice the remaining 3 garlic cloves. Add sliced garlic and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until garlic softens and some slices are lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add wine and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes to reduce slightly and burn off alcohol.
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Add lemon juice, brown sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, 3 teaspoons chili crisp, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute.
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Add cooked pasta, reserved shrimp, and chopped cilantro to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce. Gradually mix in reserved pasta cooking water, 1/4 cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and chili crisp as needed.
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Divide pasta among 4 bowls. Garnish with crispy shallots and additional cilantro before serving.