Description
This Shrimp Scampi with Pasta recipe delivers a vibrant and flavorful meal ready in just 25 minutes. Featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a garlic-infused butter and olive oil sauce, brightened with fresh lemon juice and white wine, and tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti, this dish is a classic Italian-American favorite that’s both quick and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz spaghetti
Seafood
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced
Garnish and Seasoning
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Heat Oils and Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil and unsalted butter, allowing the butter to melt completely and the mixture to heat through.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Add Wine and Lemon Juice: Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, stirring to combine and allowing the sauce to simmer gently for 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors and slightly reduce.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing well to coat the pasta evenly with the shrimp and sauce.
- Season and Garnish: Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Plate the shrimp scampi pasta and serve warm for an impressive and quick meal.
Notes
- Use dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc for best flavor; non-alcoholic substitutes can be chicken broth with a splash of lemon juice.
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Freshly chopped parsley adds brightness and a fresh herbal note.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a crisp green salad and crusty bread.
