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
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 large garlic cloves, pressed
- 1/3 cup dry white wine, e.g., sauvignon blanc, unoaked chardonnay, or pinot grigio
- 1/3 cup lemon juice, fresh-squeezed from 2 large lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large saucepan with 3 quarts of water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta to the boiling water and reduce the heat to medium to maintain the boil. Cook following the package directions. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, while the pasta is cooking, prepare the shrimp. Season the shrimp with 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 to 3 minutes per side, using tongs to lift and turn them. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Using the same skillet, reduce 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss it gently to coat with the sauce. Cook until the shrimp is heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- 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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