Description
Shrimp scampi pasta is a classic Italian dish featuring shrimp cooked in a garlic butter sauce served over pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet. Cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss cooked spaghetti into the skillet. Mix well.
- Garnish with parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste.
- Substitute pasta with gluten-free options if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp scampi pasta