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Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Roasted Zucchini

Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Roasted Zucchini

Shrimp scampi is considered a classic, The flavors of fresh garlic, parsley, and lemon, especially when succulent shrimp make a great dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lemon
  • garlic use 4 large cloves
  • 1 ⁄2 oz fresh parsley
  • 1 ⁄2 lb zucchini
  • 1 ⁄2 lb spaghetti 1
  • 10 oz wild US Gulf shrimp 2
  • kosher salt & ground pepper
  • olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp butter

Instructions
 

  • Prep ingredients: Preheat oven to 450°F with a rack in the center. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Finely grate lemon zest, then squeeze 2 tablespoons juice into a separate bowl. Peel and finely chop 4 large garlic cloves. Pick and roughly chop parsley leaves. Trim stem ends from zucchini and cut lengthwise into quarters.
  • Roast zucchini: On a rimmed baking sheet, toss zucchini with 1 tablespoon oil; season with 1⁄4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Roast zucchini, shaking sheet halfway through, until tender and well- browned, 15–20 minutes. Immediately toss with half of the lemon zest.
  • Cook spaghetti: Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook until al dente, 10–12 minutes. Reserve 1⁄2 cup pasta water, then drain spaghetti.
  • Cook shrimp: Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Pat shrimp dry, then season all over with 1⁄4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds pepper. When oil is hot, add shrimp and cook, stirring, until opaque and just cooked through, 1–2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl, leaving oil in the skillet.
  • Make lemon-butter sauce: Add garlic to same skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons butter and stir until melted. Remove skillet from heat, stir in lemon juice, remaining lemon zest, and 1⁄2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Transfer sauce to bowl with shrimp.
  • Finish & serve: Add spaghetti to bowl with shrimp along with half of the chopped parsley; toss well to combine, adding a few tablespoons of reserved pasta water if necessary to loosen sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with remaining parsley. Serve with zucchini alongside.

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Keyword italian food, pasta, scampi, shrimp, wine