Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta

Be transported to Europe with this pasta consisting of Mediterranean herbs and spices plus shrimp

Who’s ready to take a trip to the Amalfi Coast? This Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta will transport you to the Med, and is inspired by an Emeril dish I made growing up as a kid. You’ve got pasta with shrimp, herbs and spices, garlic, butter sauce and cheese on top. The dish comes together in under 30 minutes and is packed with flavor. Grab a fork and twirl that spaghetti cause it’s time to eat. Don't forget to say "bam" or "kick it up a notch" like Emeril himself in the kitchen.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Serves 4

Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta Ingredients

12 oz gf pasta, cooked

1.5 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 onion chopped

1 T garlic minced

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

1/2 T crushed red pepper flakes

1.5 T oregano

2 T olive oil

6 T butter

1/4 c lemon juice

1 bunch scallions chopped

1/4 c Parmesan cheese shredded plus garnish

Parsley garnish

1/2 c white wine

1 c peas

Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 3-4 mins.

2. Stir in shrimp, salt and pepper, crushed red and oregano cooking 3-4 mins until shrimp are nearly translucent.

3. Deglaze skillet with wine over high heat for 1 min.

4. Stir in butter, lemon juice and Parmesan.

5. Toss in pasta and scallions to coat with sauce.

6. Remove from heat and garnish with Parmesan and parsley.