Description
Zesty shrimp scampi with pasta brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to dinner tables. Garlic-infused butter sauce, succulent shrimp, and al dente pasta promise a quick, elegant meal you can savor with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pasta:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) linguine or spaghetti
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare pasta in a pot of boiling water until al dente, following package instructions. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Select a spacious skillet and warm butter with olive oil over medium-high heat until butter melts and becomes slightly frothy.
- Introduce minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the pan, stirring rapidly to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors, approximately 45-60 seconds.
- Gently place raw shrimp into the skillet, seasoning with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes, ensuring shrimp transform from translucent to bright pink and develop a slight curl.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring white wine and fresh lemon juice, allowing liquid to reduce and concentrate flavors for roughly 2 minutes.
- Incorporate cooked pasta directly into the shrimp mixture, tossing carefully to ensure even coating with pan sauce. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley throughout for vibrant color and herbaceous notes.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately while piping hot, optionally garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for additional richness and depth.
Notes
- Choose large, fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor in your scampi.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery and tough results; they cook quickly and turn opaque when done.
- Use dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc for authentic Mediterranean taste and depth.
- Customize the dish for gluten-free diets by substituting regular pasta with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg