Shrimp Scampi Pasta
A quick and flavorful shrimp scampi pasta with garlicky lemon-butter sauce, perfect for date night or a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Pour white wine and lemon juice into the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the skillet. Add cooked pasta, lemon zest, and parsley. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Substitute chicken broth for white wine if preferred.
- Add a pinch of Parmesan cheese for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg