Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Shrimp scampi pasta is the epitome of comfort food. This dish features succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic and butter, paired with perfectly cooked pasta, and finished with zesty lemon juice. It’s simple to make yet stunning enough for special occasions, making it a favorite for family dinners or romantic date nights. With its buttery richness and citrusy brightness, shrimp scampi pasta will surely impress your guests and delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients for easy access.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink (around 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes; mix well.
- Combine cooked pasta with the shrimp mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired sauce consistency.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg