Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a rich, flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp, a buttery garlic sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. This dish is packed with bold flavors, with the garlicky, lemony sauce enhancing the shrimp and pasta, all made in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc, or chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Cook the shrimp: While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the garlic butter sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add wine and broth: Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
- Combine pasta and shrimp: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet along with the pasta. Toss everything together, adding a little pasta water to help the sauce coat the pasta. Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon zest (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and a wedge of lemon if desired.
Notes
If you prefer, you can use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version of this dish.For extra richness, feel free to add a touch of heavy cream to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
