Lyss’ Scrimp Scampi
To me, pasta is a form of self-care. I love it. All forms of it. It’s so versatile. There is a pasta dish for whatever mood you’re in. I love adding veggies and protein to keep my body feeling it’s best.
This Shrimp scampi recipe is one of my favorites. It’s quick and simple and requires minimal ingredients! I keep my freezer stocked with frozen shrimp and peas so I’m able to make this dish whenever the mood strikes.
Ingredients:
- Frozen peeled and deveined shrimp (tail on is fine)
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Juice from two lemons
- Pepper
- Salt
- Onion salt
- Fresh basil
- butter
- Pasta of your choosing (I love mixing two shapes)
- Parmesan cheese
Directions:
- Thaw shrimp (leave in fridge over night or put in bowl of cool water)
- Cook pasta according to directions on box (or get fresh pasta to make this meal even better
- While the pasta is cooking, chop 5 cloves of garlic and sauté them in a large pan with olive oil. After about two minutes (when garlic starts to soften) add shrimp. Cook shrimp until they are cooked thoroughly and turn pink (about 5 mins)
- When shrimp is cooked add 1/2 a 16oz. bag of frozen peas to pan.
- Once peas are soft, add salt, pepper, onion salt, 1 tbsp butter, and juice from one lemon.
- Add cooked pasta and parmesan to pan and combine.
- Top with juice from remaining lemon, pepper, and fresh basil.