Asian-Style Shrimp Scampi
Description
This Asian-style shrimp scampi recipe is cooked with ginger paste, garlic, lime, and soy sauce. It is served over spaghetti for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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1 (8 ounce) package dry spaghetti
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2 tablespoons peanut oil
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16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1/2 cup dry sherry
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon ginger paste
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 lime, juiced
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2 green onions, chopped
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
2
Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp until starting to firm up, about 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
3
Add sherry, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger paste to the skillet; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broth, soy sauce, and Sriracha; cook for 4 minutes. Add butter; cook until melted, about 1 minute.
4
Return shrimp to the skillet; cook 4 minutes. Off heat, stir in lime juice.
5
Divide spaghetti among 4 plates; top with shrimp scampi. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.