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Scampi Inspired by Free House
A delightful British-inspired scampi dish with succulent prawns and a rich garlic butter sauce, served over perfectly cooked spaghetti. This dish combines the freshness of the sea with the warmth of a comforting home-cooked meal.
⏰ Cooking Timeline
🛒 Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Seasonings
👨🍳 Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
10 minPeel and devein prawns, zest and juice lemon, and mince garlic.
💡 Tip: Use a microplane for zesting to get fine zest.
Boil Pasta
12 minBring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook spaghetti until al dente.
💡 Tip: Salt water generously to enhance the pasta's flavor.
Cook Garlic Butter Sauce
12 minIn a pan, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add wine, lemon juice, zest, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3 minutes.
💡 Tip: Do not let the garlic brown, as it can turn bitter.
Cook Prawns
5 minAdd prawns to the pan with the sauce. Cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 4-5 minutes.
💡 Tip: Avoid overcooking prawns to keep them tender.
Combine and Serve
5 minDrain pasta and add to the pan with the remaining butter. Toss with parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.
💡 Tip: Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓ Use fresh, high-quality prawns for the best flavor.
- ✓ You can substitute prawns with shrimp if preferred.
- ✓ For a creamier sauce, add a splash of cream at the end.
- ✓ Adjust seasoning to your taste; more lemon juice can brighten the dish.
- ✓ Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook to streamline the process.
📊 Nutrition Facts (per serving)
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This recipe was inspired by a plate submission on Plate Pic