Recipe: Rachael Ray's Super Scampi

I am always on the hunt for a new and delicious recipe.

In addition to being new and delicious, the recipe has to be real simple and REAL quick.

I mean, working women don't have time to make a 3 hour meal and then clean it up!

That's when my brother's amazing fiancé suggested a very easy shrimp scampi recipe.

She assured me that it's fast, yummy, and simple to throw together.

For a double win, the whole meal is cooked in ONE pot to ensure easy clean up!

Love, love, and LOVE!  I couldn't wait to try it!

Rachael Ray's Super Scampi Recipe

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Ingredients

3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
6 Anchovies
6 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
1 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
2 Stems Oregano, Leaves stripped and finely chopped
A Generous Handful of Flat Leaf Parsley, Finely chopped
1 Cup Dry White Wine
3 Tablespoons Butter, Cut into small pieces
1 Quart Chicken Stock
2 Cups Water
2-1/2 Pounds Large Shrimp, Peeled & deveined
1 Pound Linguini
1 Lemon
1 Cup Basil Leaves, About 20, Torn
Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Crusty Bread, Torn into pieces

Directions

Heat the olive oil over medium heat.  Add anchovies, garlic, and crushed pepper to the pan and cook until the anchovies melt into oil, a couple of minutes.  Add herbs and wine and reduce for 1 minute and then melt butter into sauce.  Add stock and water to the pan and bring to a boil.  Stir in the shrimp and pasta and reduce heat to medium.  Simmer uncovered for 7 to 8 minutes until pasta is al dente and shrimp are firm.  Stir in zest and juice of 1 lemon and basil, season with salt and pepper to your taste.  Serve directly from pan with hot, crusty bread.
Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray, 2008

I've made this recipe twice since my brother's fiancé suggested it.
Both times I skipped the anchovies only because the idea of them skeeve me out.
I know, it makes no sense since I actually like anchovies.  But, MELTED anchovies?  No thanks!
I also added two additional tablespoons of butter each time I made it.

What does Jax think of Rachael Ray's Super Scampi recipe?
I think that it's an absolutely amazing dish that you HAVE to try!
I'm being 100% honest when I say that it tasted yummier than almost anything I made before.
On top of being delicious, it fit every one of my requirements perfectly.
It was quick (approx 30 min), easy to make, and the clean up was cake (one pot & utensils)!
Did I mention that the leftovers were just as good as the fresh meal?  Triple win!

Have you or will you try Rachael Ray's Super Scampi recipe?