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A delectable dish of shrimp scampi pasta with fresh parsley garnish.

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This Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a fast and flavorful dish that comes together in under 30 minutes, featuring succulent shrimp tossed with pasta in a garlicky lemon-butter sauce. It's an ideal meal for a busy weeknight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 ounces linguine or spaghetti
Shrimp Scampi
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water.
  2. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
Making Shrimp Scampi
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  2. Stir in shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (2-3 minutes per side).
  3. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add white wine or chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet, bringing it to a simmer and scraping up any browned bits.
  5. Return the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet.
  6. Toss everything together, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce. Stir in fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese also makes a great addition, though it's not traditionally in scampi recipes. Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.