Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe

15 Minute Shrimp Scampi is a family favorite weeknight meal for busy families! It is quick and easy to make, and everyone always raves about it. Trust us, you’ll be licking your plate clean tonight!

Shrimp scampi is one of those classic meals that never goes out of style. No matter what time of year it is, or when we last had it, we are always in the mood for this savory dish. We are all about the super yummy butter, garlic, lemon, wine sauce. The flavor can’t be beat, it has just the right amount of heat from the red pepper flakes, and it’s quick and easy too! You’re going to want to make this one for dinner tonight!

Did you know that shrimp scampi originally didn’t even contain shrimp? Scampi is actually a more broad name for small members of the lobster family, typically Dublin Bay prawns or Norway lobsters. However, because we have an abundance of shrimp in the United States, this dish changed over time to become an almost formulaic method of preparing shrimp over pasta: typically sautéed in butter with garlic, white wine to deglaze the pan, and lemon juice. Yum!

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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe

Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Asparagus has a lemon garlic and herb sauce that packs so much fresh and amazing flavor. A 30 minute shrimp scampi pasta recipe!

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 493 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Sodium 1381 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g, Trans Fat 0.4 g, unSaturated Fat 12 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb spaghetti
• 1 lb asparagus (trimmed and cut into 2″ pieces)
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
• 3 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced (about 1 1/2 Tbsp))
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or added to taste)
• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined (16-20 or 21-25 count))
• 1 1/4 tsp fine sea salt (divided, plus more for cooking pasta)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (ground, or to taste)
• 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large or 2 small lemons)
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• freshly grated parmesan (to serve)

Instruction:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 Tbsp salt and 1 Tbsp olive oil, and cook pasta according to package instructions until Al’dente, or desired doneness (meanwhile, continue with recipe). Drain pasta, return to pot, and cover to keep warm.
2. Place a large, deep pan over medium/high heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Add asparagus, season lightly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan.
3. In the same hot skillet, add 2 Tbsp oil and 2 Tbsp butter. Once the butter is melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using, and sautee stirring frequently for 1 minute. Add shrimp in a single layer and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Saute until shrimp are pink and not translucent (about 1 minute per side). Be careful not to overcook or the shrimp will be tough.
4. Add lemon zest, juice, and parsley, and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and return the pasta and asparagus to the pan. Toss everything to combine and serve with freshly grated parmesan.

15 Minute Shrimp Scampi Pasta

15 Minute Shrimp Scampi is a family favorite weeknight meal for busy families! It is quick and easy to make, and everyone always raves about it. Trust us, you’ll be licking your plate clean tonight!

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 741 kcal, Carbohydrate 88 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 318 mg, Sodium 1615 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound linguine pasta
• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 pound shrimp (, peeled and deveined)
• 1 teaspoon salt (, or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instruction:

1. Cook the pasta in lightly salted water according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium high heat with olive oil. Add in garlic and shrimp. Season with salt and red pepper flakes. Stir continuously until shrimp just turns pink, about 2 minutes.
3. Pour in white wine to deglaze pan. Stir in lemon juice and Italian seasoning and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Add cooked pasta to skillet and toss to coat. Top with parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is so quick and easy! A garlic buttery scampi sauce with a hint of white wine & lemon in less than 10 minutes! Serve as an appetizer/light meal OR for dinner with pasta! Keep it low carb and serve it over zucchini noodles or with steamed cauliflower!

Prep: 5min

Total: 10min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 458 mg, Sodium 1427 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4-5 large garlic cloves, (minced (or 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic))
• 1 1/4 pounds (600 grams) large shrimp (prawns, shelled with tails on or off)
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (or broth)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste (optional))
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instruction:

1. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan or skillet. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds – 1 minute). Then add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and sauté for 1-2 minutes on one side (until just beginning to turn pink), then flip.
2. Pour in wine (or broth), add red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer for 1-2 minutes or until wine reduces by about half and the shrimp is cooked through (don’t over cook your shrimp).
3. Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice and parsley and take off heat immediately.
4. Serve over rice, pasta, garlic bread or steamed vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini noodles).

Spaghetti Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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