Description
Experience the delight of shrimp scampi with pasta, a classic dish that's simple yet elegant. This recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a garlic lemon butter sauce, served over tender pasta for a meal that's bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice, and simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the shrimp and sauce.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
- Enhance the dish with halved cherry tomatoes or capers for added zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg