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One Pan Shrimp Scampi

A creamy and lemony shrimp scampi that all comes together in one pan…
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Serves 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • ~6 oz large shrimp peeled, deveined
  • Olive oil
  • 2 knobs butter
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1.5 cups broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • Big handful of spinach or arugula
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Clean and dry your shrimp, then season on both sides with salt.
  • In a pan, add olive oil and a knob of butter over medium heat and sear shrimp for 30 seconds on each side. Set to the side.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add in one more knob of butter, then shallots and garlic. Sautée for a minute until softened.
  • Add pearl couscous and toast for 3 minutes or until you see a slight golden colour.
  • Add in white wine, stir, add in stock, and continue to stir for 8-10 minutes until the liquid has absorbed.
  • Add lemon zest and juice, heavy cream, Parmesan, salt and pepper. Add spinach and let it slightly wilt, then shrimp go back in.
  • Let sit for a few minutes with the heat off and ready to serve! Garnish with lemon zest, parsley or basil if you like.