Shrimp Scampi With Pasta
Satisfy your cravings with this quick garlicky shrimp scampi. Serve the dish over pasta or rice for a fantastic dinner!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta, or linguine
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt, for the pasta water
- 1 pound shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
- Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 large garlic cloves, pressed
- ⅓ cup dry white wine, e.g., sauvignon blanc, unoaked chardonnay, or pinot grigio
- ⅓ cup lemon juice, fresh-squeezed from 2 large lemons
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Add the pasta to the boiling water and reduce the heat to medium to maintain the boil. Cook following the package directions. Drain well.1 tbsp Kosher salt | 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- Meanwhile, while the pasta is cooking, prepare the shrimp. Season the shrimp with fine sea salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side, using tongs to lift and turn them. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.1 pound shrimp | 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil | Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Using the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the pressed garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant. Avoid browning the garlic.4 large garlic cloves | 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Stir in white wine and lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to reduce a bit and the flavors to meld.1/3 cup dry white wine | 1/3 cup lemon juice
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, chopped parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth.2 tbsp unsalted butter | Optional: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes | 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss them gently to coat with the sauce. Cook until the shrimp is heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Serve shrimp scampi over the hot cooked pasta and drizzle with extra sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 31gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 213mgSodium: 144mgPotassium: 497mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 667IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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