Description
Indulge in a classic Italian-American seafood favorite with this flavorful Shrimp Scampi with Pasta recipe. Succulent shrimp, garlic, butter, and white wine come together to create a delectable dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Linguine or Spaghetti:
12 oz
Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined):
1 lb
Olive Oil:
3 tablespoons
Unsalted Butter:
4 tablespoons
Garlic Cloves (minced):
4
Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/4 teaspoon
Dry White Wine or Chicken Broth:
1/2 cup
Fresh Lemon Juice:
2 tablespoons
Chopped Fresh Parsley:
1/4 cup
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Lemon Wedges:
for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Sauté garlic and shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
- Deglaze the pan: Pour in the white wine or broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Finish the dish: Reduce heat to low and stir in the remaining butter. Return the shrimp to the pan, add the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water if needed. Toss everything to coat well. Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp, but make sure they’re fully thawed and patted dry before cooking.
- Add more red pepper flakes if you prefer extra heat.
- For a dairy-free version, replace butter with more olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
