Scampi alla Sirenetta
A weeknight pasta that tastes like a fairy tale with a twist ending.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4 (4 plates)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- Italian-ish
- Course
- Main
The story
The original fairy tale ended in sea foam. Ours ends in a nice garlic butter sauce. We consider this an improvement.
This is my 25-minute weeknight dish. It is quick, it is buttery, and it pairs well with avoiding eye contact.
Ingredients
- 1 lb linguine
- 1 mermaid tail, mythical, cut into medallions
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup white wine
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
- salt, as salty as an old sea dog
Equipment
- Large pot
- Wide skillet
- Tongs
Method
- Boil linguine in well-salted water. ⏱ 10 min
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet and cook the garlic until fragrant. ⏱ 2 min
- Add medallions and wine; simmer until the sauce thickens. ⏱ 5 min
- Toss with pasta and parsley. Serve at once.
Substitutions
- Linguine: spaghetti is fine.
- Mermaid: shrimp, if you want it to just be dinner.
Storage and leftovers
Keeps 2 days. Reheat with a splash of water. It may still sing a little in the microwave; this is normal.
Nutrition (per serving, allegedly)
| Calories | 580 |
|---|---|
| Garlic | assertive |
| Narrative closure | 100% |
Tags: Pasta Under 30 Minutes Weeknight