Description
Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp in a buttery garlic-lemon sauce, served over perfectly cooked spaghetti. Ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- 2. Sauté garlic and red pepper: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- 3. Cook shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4. Create sauce: Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer for 2-3 minutes, scraping any browned bits from the pan.
- 5. Combine everything: Toss drained spaghetti with the shrimp mixture and chopped parsley. If needed, add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- 6. Serve hot: Plate immediately, garnishing with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding spinach or substituting shrimp with scallops.
- Ensure not to overcook the shrimp; they should be tender and just opaque.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 180mg