Description
Shrimp Scampi is a delightful seafood dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, buttery garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion. This simple yet elegant recipe features al dente pasta tossed in a flavorful medley of fresh ingredients, making it an instant crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 20 minutes, Shrimp Scampi brings the taste of Italy to your dinner table without the fuss. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a special gathering with friends, this dish promises to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter until foamy. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add Shrimp: Toss in shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes per side).
- Create Sauce: Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes; simmer for 1 minute.
- Toss Pasta: Drain pasta (reserve some cooking water), add to skillet and toss everything together. Use reserved pasta water for creaminess if needed.
- Finish with Parsley: Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 190mg