Description
This recipe elevates classic shrimp scampi with a vibrant miso butter drizzle, creating a flavorful and unforgettable meal. It’s a quick and easy dish perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1.1lb) Large Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil
- 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- ¼ tsp (1g) Red Pepper Flakes
- 120ml (½ cup) Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
- 60ml (¼ cup) Fresh Lemon Juice
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter, Cut into Pieces
- 1 Tbsp (15g) White Miso Paste
- 200g (7oz) Linguine or Spaghetti
- Salt and Pepper, to Taste
- 2 Tbsp (8g) Fresh Parsley, Chopped
- 1 tsp (2g) Lemon Zest
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Prepare Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear Shrimp: Sauté shrimp in olive oil until pink and opaque.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Deglaze & Reduce: Add broth and lemon juice, simmer for 2 minutes.
- Emulsify Sauce: Whisk in butter and miso paste until smooth.
- Combine & Finish: Return shrimp to skillet, add pasta and pasta water, toss to coat.
- Serve & Garnish: Plate and garnish with parsley and lemon zest.
Notes
For a creamy sauce, vigorously whisk while adding butter and use reserved pasta water. Don’t overcook the shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Japanese-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: shrimp,scampi,miso,pasta,garlic,lemon,easy,weeknight,dinner