Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp scampi pasta with garlic, lemon, and parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Pour in wine and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss in cooked pasta, lemon zest, and parsley. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- Substitute white wine with chicken broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp scampi, pasta, garlic, lemon, quick dinner