Shrimp Scampi

You know those times when you've got to get something on the table, but you're got too much going on (or you just want a break)? Lately, I've found shrimp rescuing me. Shrimp cook so quickly and easily, you'll get this dish on the table without much time in the kitchen. (Of course you don't have to let your guests know how long it took (or didn't take). It'll be our little secret. OK?)

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Shrimp Scampi

by CJ Huang

Shrimp, cooked with garlicky butter and herbs in a white wine sauce for a quick and easy (yet impressive) shrimp scampi. (Thrown in some spinach too, if you'd like!)

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 servings

Materials:

Mass	Weight	Volume	Number	Material	Notes
		1 tablespoon		parsley
		1 tablespoon		oregano
		1/4 cup		white wine
		2 tablespoons		lemon juice
		1 tablespoon	3 cloves	garlic, minced
	1 pound			shrimp, cleaned
		1 tablespoon		butter
	4 ounces		2 servings	pasta
				spinach

Methods:

	1. Gather all materials.
	2. Combine parsley, oregano, white wine, lemon, and shrimp.
	3. Meanwhile, melt butter and heat garlic until fragrant.
	4. Add shrimp mixture and cook until done. Meanwhile, cook pasta following package instructions.
	5. Toss drained pasta into pot with shrimp, making sure pasta is well coated.
	6. Throw in some spinach and cook using carryover heat if desired.