Description
Shrimp Scampi is a delightful seafood dish that features tender shrimp tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfectly paired with al dente pasta. This quick and easy recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds with its fresh lemon and aromatic garlic but also creates an inviting atmosphere in your kitchen. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, Shrimp Scampi is a culinary masterpiece that anyone can recreate at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (e.g., Pinot Grigio)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice, scraping any browned bits from the skillet. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Stir in parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg