Shrimp Scampi Pasta
This garlic shrimp scampi pasta is so simple and delicious, you won't believe it only takes 25 minutes to make! It's an amazing weeknight meal!
Servings 8
Calories 488.56kcal
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 lb pasta
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook 1 lb of pasta al dente.
- In a large skillet melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, and 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat and add the 2 pounds of raw shrimps peeled and deveined. Cook the shrimp until pink and opaque with stirring occasionally.
- Now add 8 minced garlic cloves, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/4 black pepper, and 1 tsp red pepper flakes. Stir that all together is until the garlic becomes fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Bring the heat to high and pour in 3/4 cup white wine and 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Let it come to a quick boil (to cook out the wine).
- Lastly, garnish the shrimp scampi with 1 cup of freshly chopped parsley. Serve over hot buttered pasta.
Notes
FAQs answered in the post above
- Substitute for white wine
- How to make it low carb
- How to make it ahead of time
- How to store
Nutrition
Calories: 488.56kcal | Carbohydrates: 44.93g | Protein: 31.13g | Fat: 18.04g | Saturated Fat: 6.75g | Cholesterol: 308.34mg | Sodium: 1113.81mg | Potassium: 297.38mg | Fiber: 2.21g | Sugar: 1.99g | Vitamin A: 968.32IU | Vitamin C: 17.74mg | Calcium: 196.66mg | Iron: 3.81mg