Shrimp Scampi Pasta: Easy, Indulgent Recipe for Home Cooks
Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a quick and easy recipe that combines succulent shrimp with a garlicky butter sauce and al dente pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, then let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and black pepper.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute linguine with spaghetti or fettuccine.
- Add red pepper flakes for some heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 220 milligrams
Keywords: Shrimp Scampi Pasta, Easy Shrimp Recipe, Pasta Dish