Ingredients
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3/4 pound peeled and cleaned medium Shrimps
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1 medium Green Onionwith tops
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1 clove Garlic
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4 ounces Fettuccine Pasta
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1 tablespoon Olive Oil
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2 teaspoons chopped Basil - Fresh
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2 teaspoons chopped Parsley - Fresh
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1 tablespoon juice from a Lemon
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1/8 teaspoon Salt
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Grated Parmesan Cheeseif desired
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Variations
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Instead of olive oil, use Vegetable Oilsame amount
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Instead of fresh basil, use 1/2 teaspoon Basil - Dried
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Instead of fresh parsley, use 3/4 teaspoon Parsley Flakes
Steps for Shrimp Scampi with Fettuccine Without Wine
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1
Done
1 Minute
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Prepare the water for pastaFill the saucepan about half full of water. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt if desired. Cover and heat over high heat until the water is boiling rapidly. While water is heating, continue with the recipe. |
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2
Done
5 Minutes
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Prepare the shrimps, onion and garlicRinse the shrimp with cool water, and pat dry with paper towels. If the shrimp have tails, remove tails with a knife. Peel the green onion, and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Peel and finely chop the garlic. |
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3
Done
20 Minutes
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Add the fettuccine in the boiling waterOnce the water is boiling, add the fettuccine and stir to prevent sticking. Heat to boiling again. Boil uncovered 10 to 13 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. |
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4
Done
2 Minutes
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Cook the shrimp, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, lemon juice and saltWhen fettuccine has been cooking for 5 minutes, heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Cook the shrimp, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, lemon juice and salt in the oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until shrimp are pink and firm. Do not overcook the shrimp or they will become tough. Remove the skillet from the heat. |
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5
Done
1 Minute
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The Shrimp Scampi with Fettuccine without Wine is almost doneDrain the fettuccine in a strainer or colander, toss fettuccine and shrimp mixture in skillet. Sprinkle with cheese and mix a bit. Enjoy! |
Additional Info for Shrimp Scampi with Fettuccine Without Wine
Shrimp Scampi with Fettuccine is a recipe without wine in its composition, with an excellent taste, and lots of flavors due to the multitude of special herbs. Shrimp Scampi with Fettuccine is the best Mediterranean-Italian dish, made in American Style. This dish is perfect and has been one of the most popular dishes among all my collections of seafood.
About the recipe for Shrimp Scampi with Fettuccine without Wine
The shrimp scampi we all know is a delightful dish, but by adding pasta to it, you’ll have a special plate in front of you. It’s the ideal recipe to make when you get back from work at night and don’t know what to cook faster, or on a weekend day when you don’t feel like staying in the kitchen and need something for lunch.
But this to happen, you need to have the necessary ingredients in the fridge. I have added some special herbs to my recipe for shrimp scampi to have a perfect balance between the shrimps and fettuccine pasta. You can also try my other recipe for scampi in which can add wine, also being more simple than this one and cooked faster. Regarding the Fettuccine pasta, prepare them al-dente as I showed you to this article. This is the way Italians cook their pasta for more significant results and flavor.
The History of Shrimp Scampi
This Shrimp Scampi recipe was first mentioned in American cookbooks published in 1920. It was referring to a dish cooked with shrimp that had been sprinkled with olive oil, white wine, garlic, and butter. The Italian scampi recipe gained popularity in the United States after World War II, with the Tenakill restaurant in New Jersey being the first to announce the dish. The first recipe was “born” in Italy, but Americans took it, improved it and added some herbs to boost the flavor.
Why use the recipe without wine?
There are various reasons why to cook shrimp scampi with fettuccine without wine. It’s true, the wine adds an original flavor to any ingredient mixture, but some people are not attracted to its particular taste. Therefore, I have replaced the wine with these special herbs to make a tasty recipe that you’ll love. Above, I redirected you to my recipe with wine, but this recipe is for Shrimp Scampi without Wine.
Notes and Tips
- Essential Equipment: 3-quart saucepan; 10-inch skillet.
- If you use fresh fettuccine instead of dried, it will cook much faster. You will need to start the shrimp as soon as the fettuccine begins to cook.
- Shrimp is very perishable. Store it uncooked in the refrigerator no longer than 1 to 2 days maximum.
