Sesame Shrimp Scampi

By Cookie67

This dish has a great balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Don't be tempted to skip the brining step. It gives the shrimp a wonderful fresh taste and texture.

Ingredients

• 8 cups ice water
• 3 tbsp kosher salt
• 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 50 shrimp)
• 12 ounces uncooked fettuccine
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 cup shitake sesame vinaigrette (such as Annie's Natural)
• 1 tbsp peanut oil
• 1 1/2 tsp butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine 8 cups ice water and salt in a large bowl, stirring until salt dissolves. Add shrimp; cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Drain shrimp; discard brine. Rinse and pat dry.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and keep warm.

3. Combine 1/4 cup water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add vinaigrette, stirring with whisk until well blended.

4. heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp to pan; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add butter and garlic to pan; stir-fry 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Add cornstarch mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in basil. Serve shrimp mixture over pasta; sprinkle with sesame seeds.