Solo Shrimp Scampi and Pasta
Indulge in the ultimate single-serve comfort food with our Solo Shrimp Scampi and Pasta recipe—a fast, flavorful dish perfect for seafood lovers cooking for one. Featuring tender spaghetti coated in a luscious garlic butter and olive oil sauce, this dish is elevated with the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice, a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, and the savory depth of white wine (optional). Juicy, perfectly cooked shrimp are the star of this 25-minute meal, making it ideal for a quick yet satisfying dinner. Garnished with fresh parsley and optional Parmesan cheese, this light, restaurant-worthy creation is perfect for anyone seeking a gourmet meal without the fuss. Easy to make, bursting with flavor, and perfectly portioned, this shrimp scampi pasta recipe promises to satisfy your cravings in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 oz spaghetti
- 6 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp chicken broth (low sodium)
- 2 tbsp white wine (optional)
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to the package instructions (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining, then set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.
Deglaze the pan by adding the white wine (if using) and chicken broth. Let it simmer for about 1 minute to cook off the alcohol and enhance the flavor.
Stir in the lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer gently for another minute.
Return the shrimp to the skillet, along with the cooked pasta. Toss everything together to coat the pasta and shrimp in the flavorful sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle chopped parsley and, if desired, Parmesan cheese over the top.
Transfer the shrimp scampi and pasta to a serving dish. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious solo meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 211 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 855 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.9 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 411 mg | 9% | |
*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.
