Description
A delicious and flavorful shrimp scampi pasta recipe that combines succulent shrimp with garlic, lemon, and butter, served over linguine or spaghetti.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine or spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter has melted and is bubbling, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning them with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink, then flip them over and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for about 2 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off and the flavors to meld. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, and then add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, stirring until melted and combined.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together. If the pasta seems dry, gradually add some of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Finally, stir in the chopped parsley for a fresh touch. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the shrimp scampi pasta hot, topped with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, or they’ll get tough.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- For a richer flavor, you can add more butter or Parmesan cheese when serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Shrimp Scampi Pasta, Shrimp Recipe, Pasta Recipe, Italian Cuisine