Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Name: Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb shrimp (U16-20); 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 lb Linguine pasta; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 5 cloves garlic (chopped); 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley; lemon zest (for garnish); freshly grated parmesan cheese (for garnish)

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

Shrimp Scampi Pasta is one of those comforting seafood pastas that are perfect for a quick and easy dinner! The shrimp are succulent and buttery combined with a bright, lemony sauce tossed with al dente pasta - a truly comforting meal!

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:27:48 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories704.7 kcal (35%)

Total Fat20.8 g (30%)

Carbs93.1 g (36%)

Sugars3.9 g (4%)

Protein29.6 g (59%)

Sodium339.9 mg (17%)

Fiber4.4 g (16%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1.5 lbshrimp

U16-20

½ tspgarlic powder

1 lblinguine pasta

2 Tbspbutter

2 Tbspolive oil

¼ tspblack pepper

5 clovesgarlic

chopped

½ tspred pepper flakes

½ cupparsley

freshly grated, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter and olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic powder saute shrimp for 2 minutes per side and remove.

Step 2

Cook pasta in salted water 1-2 minutes sooner than package directions for very al dente

Step 3

In the same pan as the shrimp, sauté garlic and chili flakes for 30 seconds, turn heat to high and add white wine and lemon juice, season with black pepper. Add 1/2 cup of pasta water and let reduce by about a third, then add the very al dente pasta directly to the pan.

Step 4

Add a drizzle of olive oil and mix the pasta until the sauce has thicken and emulsified, and the pasta is done to your liking, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Add the shrimp and parsley to the pasta along with a knob of butter. Mix until coated and add more pasta water as needed.

Step 6

Top with freshly parsley, lemon zest & grated parmesan. Serve with warm bread and enjoy.

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