Calabrian Chili Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Name: Calabrian Chili Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened ); 1 tbsp Calabrian Chili Paste (use more or less based on spice preference); 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 lb Pasta (I used spaghetti ); 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 5 cloves Garlic (minced); 1/2 cup White Wine (dry; can use chicken broth instead); 1 lb Large Raw Shrimp (I used shell-on shrimp); 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (additional to serve); 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped); 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter

7 steps

Prep:10minCook:15min

The Calabrian chili paste brings an exciting twist on traditional shrimp scampi and comes together in under 30 minutes!

Updated at: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:25:32 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories969.9 kcal (48%)

Total Fat44.3 g (63%)

Carbs97.4 g (37%)

Sugars3.7 g (4%)

Protein33.7 g (67%)

Sodium996.5 mg (50%)

Fiber4.6 g (16%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

4 TbspUnsalted Butter

softened

1 TbspCalabrian Chili Paste

use more or less based on spice preference

½ tspsalt

0.5 lbPasta

I used spaghetti

1 Tbspolive oil

5cloves garlic

minced

½ cupWhite Wine dry

can use chicken broth instead

1 lbRaw Shrimp

Large, I used shell-on shrimp

2 TbspLemon Juice

additional to serve

½ cupfresh parsley

Chopped

1 Tbspunsalted butter

Instructions

Calabrian Chili Butter

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the 4 tbsp of softened butter, Calabrian chili paste, and salt. Mix until well combined into a paste.

Other Instructions

Step 2

Cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain, return to the pot, and toss with 2 tbsp of the Calabrian chili butter.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat olive oil and the other 2 tbsp of the Calabrian chili butter in a large high-rimmed sauté pan over medium heat until melted.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Pour in the white wine and simmer for 3 minutes.

Step 5

Add the raw shrimp in an even layer. Cook for 3 minutes then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the chopped fresh parsley, lemon juice, and stir to combine. Finally stir in 1 tbsp of cold butter to thicken up the sauce. Season as desired with additional salt.

Step 7

Divide the pasta with Calabrian chili butter among bowls. Top with the shrimp and sauce. Serve with additional lemon juice as desired.

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