Asian-Style Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Directions

Ingredients :

1 (8 ounce) package dry spaghetti

2 tablespoons peanut oil

16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

½ cup dry sherry

1 tablespoon sesame oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ginger paste

½ cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon sriracha sauce

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 lime, juiced

2 green onions, chopped

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Methods :

Step 1

Bring a large saucepan 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.

Step 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. Remove shrimp to a plate.

Step 3

Add sherry, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger paste to the skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broth, soy sauce, and sriracha. Cook for 4 minutes. Add butter and let melt, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Return shrimp to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.

Step 5

Drain spaghetti and divide among 4 serving dishes. Evenly distribute sauce from the skillet and place 4 shrimp on each dish. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.