Shrimp Scampi Pasta
A delicious shrimp scampi pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp in a buttery garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked al dente, drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a rich base.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant, avoiding burning.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
- Add the white wine, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Stir and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the seasonings, then toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, coating it in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Pair with a crisp green salad and crusty garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 260mg
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