Sicilian Scampi Olive Garden Style
Transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean with this Sicilian Scampi Olive Garden Style recipe—a mouthwatering fusion of plump, succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes in a luscious white wine and butter sauce. Tossed with al dente pasta, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and a touch of crushed red pepper for subtle heat, this Italian-inspired dish strikes the perfect balance of brightness and richness. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a restaurant-quality seafood pasta that’s easy enough for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for special occasions. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese to elevate every bite, and watch it become an instant favorite at your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 units Garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup White wine (dry)
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (julienned)
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 400 grams Pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Lower the heat slightly and add the minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt completely. Stir in the white wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off.
Stir in the chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Return the shrimp to the skillet. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Let everything cook for 2 minutes, ensuring the shrimp are coated in the sauce.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce. If the pasta seems dry, add a small amount of the reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.
Sprinkle fresh parsley over the dish and toss lightly to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2679 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.1 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.1 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1148 mg | 383% | |
| Sodium | 5310 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.0 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | ||
| Protein | 185.0 g | 370% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1028 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 3755 mg | 80% | |
*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.
