Easy Shrimp Scampi
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Buttery, garlicky and quick, this easy shrimp scampi is just what you're looking for in a weeknight family dinner.
Course:
Main Dish, Main Dish/Pasta
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
shrimp scampi
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 396 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/4 cup parsley, minced
- grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 lb spaghetti or linguine, cooked al dente according to package directions (reserve 1/2 cup pasta water)
Instructions
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Melt 2 Tbsp butter with olive oil in a large saute pan set over low heat. Add the garlic and saute for 1-2 mins.
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Increase the heat to medium and add the red pepper flakes and the shrimp. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper cook until just pink. Remove the shrimp to a plate and keep warm.
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Add the white wine, lemon juice, and pasta water to the pan and bring to a boil. Swirl in the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter and then add the parsley.
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Add the shrimp and pasta to the pan and toss well.
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Serve with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Recipe Notes
- Saute the garlic just until fragrant and watch your heat so it doesn't burn.
- Saute the shrimp just until it turns pink so it stays tender and juicy.
- Don't throw out that pasta water! The starch in the water will give body to this light butter wine sauce.
- While I normally eschew seafood and cheese, I love a good sprinkle of parmesan over the finished dish.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Shrimp Scampi
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 401mg134%
Sodium 1570mg68%
Potassium 202mg6%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin A 495IU10%
Vitamin C 11.3mg14%
Calcium 237mg24%
Iron 4.4mg24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.