Lemon Cream Shrimp Scampi

By MichelleF

Rachael Ray, modified ~ This recipe has been modified for my taste, since I’m the only one in my family that will eat it! So it’s basically a serving for one! This seems to be very similar to the shrimp scampi pasta that Johnny Carino’s has that I loved so much.

Ingredients

• 2 TB extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• Small pinch red pepper flakes
• 1/4 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• Salt & pepper
• 2 TB white wine
• 2 TB mascarpone cheese
• 1 TB finely chopped parsley
• 2 TB torn basil
• 1/2 TB fresh lemon juice
• Linguine or spaghetti

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from rachaelraymag.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, & red pepper flakes. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until onion is softened. Add shrimp & lemon zest. Season with salt & pepper. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes until no longer pink. Add wine & cook for 1 minute. Add mascarpone cheese & stir until the sauce is smooth. Stir in parsley, basil, & lemon juice. Serve over pasta.