Description
Succulent garlic butter shrimp scampi dances with Mediterranean flavors, inviting pasta lovers into a world of zesty seafood delight. Creamy, herb-infused sauce and perfectly seared shrimp promise a restaurant-quality meal you can effortlessly craft at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) linguine or spaghetti
Seasonings and Flavoring:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions, ensuring al dente texture, then drain and reserve.
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat, combining olive oil and butter until melted and slightly bubbling.
- Infuse the oil with minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring quickly for approximately 30 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Introduce seasoned shrimp to the skillet, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until they transform into a vibrant pink color and achieve a slight curl.
- Carefully remove shrimp from pan and set aside on a clean plate.
- Deglaze the skillet by pouring white wine or chicken broth with fresh lemon juice, allowing the liquid to simmer and reduce for about 2 minutes.
- Reintroduce shrimp to the pan, gently coating with the reduced sauce and remaining butter.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley throughout the mixture for added brightness.
- Incorporate cooked pasta into the skillet, tossing thoroughly to ensure even sauce distribution.
- Transfer to serving plates, optionally garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of richness.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly cooked shrimp by avoiding overcrowding in the skillet, ensuring each piece gets direct heat and browns beautifully.
- Swap white wine with low-sodium chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version that maintains the dish’s rich flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe completely gluten-free, perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
- Add extra red pepper flakes for a spicier kick or reduce them for a milder taste, allowing personalization of heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg