Description
A simple and delicious shrimp scampi recipe that’s quick to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 oz (225g) linguine or spaghetti, cooked
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice, simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in parsley and season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta with the shrimp and sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: shrimp scampi, garlic shrimp, pasta recipe, quick dinner