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    Shrimp and Crab Scampi

    Published Dec 9, 2022 | Updated Apr 5, 2023 | By Laura

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    Shrimp and Crab Scampi

    This recipes makes me want to start singing a love song! As long as I can remember, this has been my favorite, most decadent pasta I’ve ever made. Without a doubt, it’ll make you want to eat this “Lady and the Tramp” style with your sweetheart!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Keyword: pasta, seafood
    Servings: 3 servings
    Calories: 679kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • ½ lb spaghetti or angel hair pasta
    • ½ lb shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
    • ¼-1/2 lb cooked crab meat pieces
    • 4 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 tablespoon butter
    • 1 shallot thinly sliced
    • 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
    • 2 large hanfuls fresh basil
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1 cup vegetable stock
    • ½ lemon juiced and 1 tablespoon zest
    • ¼ cup chopped parsley
    • Freshly grated parmesan cheese
    • Salt and Black Pepper

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining. 
    • Dry and season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add oil to a large skillet on medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, sear the shrimp 30 seconds on each side, and remove from the pan. 
    • To the pan, add 2 tablespoon of the butter, garlic, and shallot, and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until caramelized. Add the basil and crushed red pepper, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Gently pour in the vegetable stock, lemon juice, and zest. Stir occasionally, and once the volume of the liquid is reduced by half, turn off the heat, and stir in the remaining butter. 
    • Add the shrimp, crab, parsley, pasta, and reserved pasta water. Cook on medium-low for 2 minutes, then plate. Top with Parmesan cheese.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 679kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 33g
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    About Laura

    Taught by some of the best, cooking and entertaining has always been my favorite hobby. Food is my love language! The conception of Dinner in 321 came from my family talks that sharing our dinners would help others learn new skills, tasty recipes, and make cooking fun! Read more...

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    1. FoxFarm

      January 19, 2023 at 9:31 pm

      5 stars
      Growing up, I heard the colorful phrase “like crabs in a bucket” used to describe the way as poor people, we are prone to keeping each other down. The analogy is that as people, when we find ourselves in a bad situation or experiencing the feeling of being deprived of what we need, we act not in our own interests, but against the interests of another person. With crabs in a literal bucket or barrel, no singular crab can escape their trap because of a seething repressive force coming from below, as individual crabs pull one another back down into the bucket.​
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      • Laura Ashley

        January 20, 2023 at 1:32 am

        Aww…that is interesting! I haven’t heard that analogy, but I can see that comparison.

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