Shrimp Scampi Mac and Cheese Recipe
Ever wanted to sit at home and savor restaurant-inspired recipes. Just the thought of this makes us drool, awakening the masterchef in us. Many of the finest recipes prove to be of a multitasking job, while others are as easy as a simple home-cooked meal. One of the many easy recipes available, Shrimp Scampi Mac And Cheese is that one Italian recipe that you just can’t get enough of.
Coming in with a preparation time of just 15 minutes, this meal is light and also drool-worthy. Generally bathed in butter, wine, and lemon, this recipe also contains proportions of garlic and onions to strengthen its flavor. Not to forget the flavorful shrimps that don’t overpower the dish, but serve as a plus one in disguise.
Enough of reading about this recipe, let’s dive into what goes into this flavorful masterpiece.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp refined sunflower oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ whole medium onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced well
- ½ kg large peeled shrimps
- 2 juiced lemons
- ½ cap white wine
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 4 dashes of Tabasco or hot sauce (based on availability)
- 8 oz. angel hair pasta
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Freshly chopped basil
- Freshly chopped parsley
Procedure
- Start by boiling the water for the pasta. Furthermore, take a large skillet and heat some refined sunflower oil in it. Melt and butter on a medium flame and cook the onions and garlic for roughly 2-3 mins, until the onions look translucent.
- Add in the shrimp and cook it for a few mins before squeezing in the lemon juice into the mixture. Add in the wine, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Stir the same for a few minutes on a low flame.
- Boil the angel hair pasta in hot boiling water and drain them once done. Don’t forget to keep aside 1-2 cups of boiling pasta water for further use.
- Remove the skillet and add in the pasta. Add in a dash of pasta water if it needs to be thinned. Taste to see if any additional seasoning is required. Do add salt and pepper if necessary.
Top this amazing Italian-inspired recipe with grated parmesan, chopped parsley and basil. Grab your forks and devour this amazing dish prepared with the help of Doctors’ Choice Refined Sunflower Oil.
