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Best Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Best Shrimp Scampi Recipe for a Quick, Savory Dinner

Experience the best shrimp scampi recipe, a quick and savory dinner that impresses with its gourmet flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Scampi
  • 1 pound Large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces Angel hair pasta or linguine
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 4 tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for sautéing
  • ½ cup White wine or substitute with chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated, optional
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper optional
  • to taste Salt for seasoning
  • to taste Black pepper for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • serving plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 3-4 minutes, until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, pat the large shrimp dry with a paper towel and season them generously with salt and black pepper.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant and golden, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Pour in ½ cup of white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it bubble and reduce slightly for about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in 4 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until melted, then add your reserved pasta along with a splash of pasta water. Toss gently over low heat until well-coated.
  7. Return the sautéed shrimp to the skillet and heat everything through for about 1-2 minutes until steaming hot.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley, crushed red pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Don’t overcook the shrimp and always reserve pasta water for sauce adjustment.

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