Description
Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish combining succulent shrimp, garlic, and zesty lemon with perfectly cooked pasta, making it ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop for easy access.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until golden brown.
- Toss in the shrimp; season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Once shrimp are cooked through, squeeze fresh lemon juice into the pan.
- Add the drained pasta directly into the skillet with the shrimp mixture; toss gently to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before enjoying!
Notes
- For added nutrition, incorporate seasonal vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes.
- To enhance flavor, consider using freshly grated parmesan cheese as a topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg