Capellini Shrimp Scampi
A great light but creamy sause that almost needs nothing else. When you add the shrimp, cherry tomatoes it's out of this world.
Servings 6 people
Calories 512kcal
Cost $30
Ingredients
Shrimp Prep
- 2 lbs shrimp 31-40 count per pound. deveined easy peal (save the shells)
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tsp white pepper
Sause, part 1 of the Vin Blanc
- 4 cups chicken stock I use Minnors chicken base
- 2 tablespoon Thyme Freash is best, I use one 4" piece
- ¼ cup lemon juice Juice of 1 lemon, and the zest
Sause, part 2 of the Vin Blanc
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- 6 oz white wine
- 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes more or less, depending on your teast
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tbsp flour
Main
- 6 each scallions sliced
- 4 each garlic cloves shredded on a micro plane
- 2 quarts cherry tomatoes halfed
- 1 ½ teaspoon fish sauce dont be scared, and dont smell it
- 1 ½ teaspoon Worcestershire
Instructions
Shrimp Prep
- Remove shells and tails (save them for the stock, it adds so much flavor)
Sause, part 1 of the Vin Blanc
- bring chicken stock, saved shrimp shells, thyme, and lemon juice to a simmer for about 10 mins. You can simmer longer if you have time. You will still need 4 cups in the end, so you will likely need to add some water at the end.
- strain through a fine mesh strainer, and set a side
Sause, part 2 of the Vin Blanc
- simmer cream till reduced by half
- add wine, reduce by ¼
- cut the butter into ¼ inch cubes, and add flour, mash with a fork. make a ball with your hasnd. Then add to the cream sauce. Stir till sauce thickens.
Cooking Shrimp
- Add the salt and pepper to shrimp, toss to evenly coat
- add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan and par-cook shrimp over med-high heat for 1m 30 seconds each side. Remove from heat source. ( I typically leave it in the pan).
Fianlly, it comes together
- add 1 tablespoon olive oil and shallots to the pan over medium heat. cook for 4 mins
- add the garlic to the pan, using micro grader for the garlic if you have one, if not minced is fine. cook for another 4 mins
- add tomatoes, cook for 4 mins
- add the chicken stock, bring to a hard simmer then add the cream sauce, fish sauce and worcestershire and shrimp
- cook Capellini or angel hair pasta according to directions. Its typically about 4 mins.
Nutrition
Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 468mg | Sodium: 2384mg | Potassium: 1091mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2736IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 317mg | Iron: 7mg