Shrimp Scampi with Pasta
The best shrimp scampi ever! Tender shrimp are sauteed in a delicious butter full of garlicky, lemony goodness, with red pepper flakes for a kick, served up with your favorite pasta that's tossed in that lemon garlic butter in less than 15 minutes. Talk about a winner for dinner!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 288kcal
Ingredients
- 4 servings pasta of your choice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4-5 large garlic cloves minced
- 2 lbs 20 count shrimp, peeled and deveined. tails optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 2 lemons
- ½ lemon sliced thinly
- ¼ cup chopped parsley optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the pasta, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or according to the directions on the package.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil and butter in a large saute pan or skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring frequently for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp, season them with about 1 teaspoon black pepper and salt to taste, and let sear for 2 minutes on one side, until it's just turning pink, then flip onto their other sides.
- Pour in wine or broth, add red pepper flakes, and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring often; the wine will be reduced and the shrimp cooked through by 3 minutes, don't overcook the shrimp.
- Take off heat and stir in the lemon slices, lemon zest, lemon juice and parsley. Toss the drained pasta with shrimp and sauce, then serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal