Description
Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Pasta is a delectable dish that combines succulent shrimp sautéed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. This quick and easy recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. The rich flavors of garlic and lemon meld seamlessly, creating an irresistible meal that will tantalize your taste buds. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside a crisp salad or crusty bread, this dish promises to impress family and friends alike. Dive into this gourmet experience that embodies the essence of Italian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice from one lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil and butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink (about 2-3 minutes).
- Pour in lemon juice and stir; add remaining butter until melted. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Toss drained pasta with the shrimp and sauce in the skillet until well coated.
- Plate the dish and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 275g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 220mg