Creamy Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Looking for an effortless weeknight dinner? Look no further than this irresistible Creamy Shrimp Scampi Pasta. In under 30 minutes, you'll have a delectable meal featuring tender shrimp, flavorful linguine, and a harmonious blend of garlic and tomato. Gluten-free + Dairy-free Option.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz.) package linguine pasta
• 1 lb. wild-caught colossal shrimp, deveined ((Season with 1 tsp salt + black pepper))
• 2 Tbsps unsalted butter + 1 Tbsp, for cooking
• 1-2 tsps sea salt + black pepper
• 2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup organic heavy cream
• 1/4 cup organic chicken stock, low-sodium
• 2 Tbsps white cooking wine
• 1 Tbsp freshly-squeezed juice of lemon
• 1 tsp cajun seasoning blend ((See Notes for Homemade!))
• 1 cup freshly-grated parmesan cheese
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 2 cups Herb roasted tomatoes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- ROAST THE TOMATOES: ---
2. 2To roast the tomatoes, follow this recipe for the steps.
3. 3--- BOIL THE PASTA: ---
4. 4Cook pasta according to packaging. NOTE: Linguine pasta doesn’t take a long time to cook, usually 8-10 minutes (however, you should cook at 7-9 minutes or so—‘al dente’).
5. 5--- SAUTE THE SHRIMP: ---
6. 6In a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 Tbsps of butter until melted. Add in the shrimp (seasoned w/ salt + pepper) and cook on both sides (about 3-4 minutes), until pink and cook through. Remove from skillet and set shrimp aside on a plate or in a bowl.
7. 7--- MAKE THE SAUCE: ---
8. 8In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of butter and the olive oil and add minced garlic to sauté frequently about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add in the cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes and whisk until well combined.
9. 9Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly add in the heavy cream, chicken stock, lemon juice, and white wine, stirring until incorporated. Let it bubble for 1-2 minutes and then add in the grated parmesan, whisking until fully melted and sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Add salt to taste, if needed.
10. 10When the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the sauce, stirring until sauce fully coats + sticks to pasta. Toss in the shrimp and roasted tomatoes until fully coated. Remove from heat and serve immediately with your favorite side, if desired.
11. 11Bon Appetit!