Shrimp Scampi with Cherry and Pasta

1. 1 King prawnspack 500 g ≈ $12.00Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 180 g
2. 2 Pastapack 450 g ≈ $1.37 90 g
3. 3 Dry white winepack 750 ml ≈ $9.00 80 ml
4. 4 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 8 g
5. 5 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.58 20 g
6. 6 Olive oil 10 ml
7. 7 Cherry tomatoespack 250 g ≈ $2.50 100 g
8. 8 Parsleypack 50 g ≈ $1.50 8 g
9. 9 Chili flakes to taste
10. 10 Salt 3 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta² for 8–9 minutes until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.

2. Mince the garlic⁴, halve the cherry⁷ tomatoes, and chop the parsley⁸. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil and half the butter⁵. Sauté the garlic and chili flakes for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and just opaque.

4. Deglaze with the white wine and reduce over high heat for 2–3 minutes until the liquid is halved. Stir in the cherry⁷ tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.

5. Lower the heat, add the remaining butter⁵ and 3–4 tablespoons of the reserved pasta² water. Stir until the sauce slightly thickens.

6. Toss in the pasta² and mix for 1–2 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Serve immediately, topped with parsley⁸.