Lemony Shrimp With Capers and Pasta Recipe #380633
I made up this recipe because I love Shrimp Scampi, but hate all the calories. My husband and kids love, love, love this pasta, especially when we serve it over homemade pasta.
by Cooputo
20 min | 10 min prep
SERVES 6 , 6 servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 24-30 medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 small onion, diced small
- 1 (4 ounce) jar capers
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 scallions, sliced thin
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, Grated
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta, cooked
- cook onion and garlic till the onion is translucent in olive oil.
- Add shrimp, lemon juice, butter, capers, white wine and lemon zest to pan.
- Cook until shrimp is pink.
- Mix cornstarch and water then add to pan to thicken sauce.
- Stir till sauce is desired consistency.
- Spoon over fresh, hot fettuccini.
- Top with scallions and parmesan cheese.
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