Parmesan-Crusted Shrimp Scampi with Pasta

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 pound linguine pasta
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Difficulty Level:

3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a shallow dish, combine flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Dredge shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Transfer shrimp to a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through and crusty.
6. While shrimp is baking, cook pasta according to package directions.
7. In the same skillet used to cook shrimp, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
8. Add wine and let simmer for 5 minutes, or until reduced by half.
9. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
10. Drain pasta and add to the sauce. Stir in cooked shrimp and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 520
• Fat: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 60g
• Protein: 35g

Dish Characteristics:

• Juicy, tender, and flavorful shrimp
• Crispy and golden-brown Parmesan crust
• Rich and creamy scampi sauce
• Al dente pasta cooked perfectly

User Comments:

• "Absolutely delicious! The Parmesan crust on the shrimp is so flavorful."
• "The sauce was so rich and creamy, and the pasta was cooked to perfection."
• "This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough.
• Use a dry white wine for the sauce. A sweet wine will make the sauce too sweet.
• If you don't have any dry white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth.
• Garnish the dish with fresh parsley or another herb of your choice.