Description
Shrimp Scampi with Pasta is a delectable dish featuring plump shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, tossed with al dente spaghetti and a splash of white wine. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, deveined
- 8 oz spaghetti (or linguine/fettuccine)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ cup white wine
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in white wine and let simmer for 2 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes, cooking gently for another minute.
- Toss cooked spaghetti into the skillet, ensuring noodles are well-coated in the sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg