Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Butter, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, lemon zest, and reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- You can substitute the shrimp with scallops or chicken for a different protein option.
- For a lighter version, use zucchini noodles instead of pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg