Description
Learn how to make a delicious Shrimp Scampi with a flavorful blend of shrimp, garlic, lemon, and pasta. This classic dish is perfect for a special dinner or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 3/4 pound (340g) dried pasta (linguini or angel hair)
Shrimp:
- 1 and 1/2 pounds (681g) jumbo fresh shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed)
Seasoning:
- Salt and Pepper (as needed)
Butter and Oil Mixture:
- 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter (divided)
- 6 Tablespoons (85ml) olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 small shallots (finely diced)
- 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup (171ml) white wine
- 1/4 cup (57ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (finely grated)
- 2 Tablespoons (18g) fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- lemon slices (garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat dry the shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Shrimp: Sear the shrimp in butter until cooked, then set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Cook shallots, garlic, and spices. Add wine, lemon juice, and zest.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Combine: Add shrimp to sauce, then mix in pasta and parsley.
- Adjust Consistency: Add pasta water gradually to achieve desired sauce thickness.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with olive oil, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this dish with additional vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach.
- For a richer sauce, add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Boil
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 265mg
Keywords: shrimp scampi, pasta recipe, seafood dinner, Italian cuisine
