Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Shrimp scampi pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender shrimp with a rich, garlicky butter sauce over perfectly cooked pasta. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or an elegant gathering, offering an explosion of flavor that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti or linguine until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté garlic and shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter with olive oil. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Toss in shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and seasonings: Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes; simmer for another minute.
- Toss pasta with sauce: Add drained pasta to the skillet, gradually mixing in reserved pasta water until creamy.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with an extra squeeze of lemon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 190mg