Description
Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with al dente pasta, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious meal, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With the vibrant flavors of lemon and fresh parsley, every bite is an experience you won’t forget. Whether it’s for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp (deveined and tails removed)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with shrimp, adding lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve immediately with extra parsley on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg