Description
Indulge in this quick and flavorful Shrimp Scampi Pasta, featuring succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, and a buttery sauce that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 1 pound large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti or linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add olive oil. Once hot, toss in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about one minute.
- 3. Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque, approximately three minutes per side.
- 4. Combine Everything: Stir in lemon juice and reserved pasta water into the skillet with the shrimp. Toss in the cooked pasta along with chopped parsley. Mix well so every noodle is coated with sauce.
- 5. Final Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary with additional lemon juice or red pepper flakes as desired.
- 6. Serve: Transfer onto plates or bowls, garnishing with extra parsley for a fresh touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg