Shrimp Scampi My Way
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with "Shrimp Scampi My Way," a mouthwatering pasta dish brimming with vibrant flavors. Tender shrimp are sautéed in olive oil and butter until perfectly pink, then enveloped in a luxurious garlic, white wine, and fresh lemon juice sauce, delicately spiced with red pepper flakes. Tossed with al dente linguine or spaghetti, this dish boasts a symphony of zesty and savory notes, crowned with fresh parsley and optional Parmesan for the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy yet elegant shrimp scampi recipe is ideal for busy evenings or casual entertaining. Serve it with crusty bread to savor every drop of the luscious sauce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 5 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- 3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce the wine slightly.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to reheat the shrimp.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to combine everything. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top. If desired, garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately with a side of crusty bread for soaking up the delicious sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.8 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.4 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1007 mg | 336% | |
| Sodium | 4184 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.4 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 155.1 g | 310% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1044 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2198 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
