Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe
If you crave a quick yet fancy dinner, try this Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe. It blends buttery garlic shrimp with al dente pasta.
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Freshly grated Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil and 2 tbsp butter in a sauté pan.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook shrimp until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add lemon juice, zest, and white wine to pan.
- Simmer 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Return pasta to pan with shrimp mixture.
- Add remaining butter and reserved pasta water.
- Toss everything to coat the pasta evenly.
- Sprinkle parsley and Parmesan before serving hot.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp; it turns rubbery.
- Add more butter for a richer sauce.
- Use chicken broth if wine isn’t preferred.
- Garnish with more parsley for a pop of color.
- Try whole-wheat pasta for a healthier version.
- Let pasta absorb flavors before serving.