Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe
This is a classic recipe for Shrimp Scampi pasta with a flavorful sauce you can make at home for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
Servings 2
Calories 112kcal
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 large pot
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 slotted spoon
- 1 Colander
- 1 Sharp knife
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Pasta such as spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb. Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup Dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- ½ red onion diced, or 2 shallots finely diced
- 1 Lemon, juiced
- ½ cup grated parmesan for topping optional
- ¼ cup Parsley, finely chopped for garnish optional
- 2 Lemons, sliced for garnish optional
Instructions
- Fill a large pot or Dutch oven with water and bring it to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and your pasta noodles to the boiling water. Return to boil and cook until almost tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving about one cup of pasta water, and set aside.
- Season your shrimp with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.Add the butter and olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat and stir until the butter melts. Then add the diced onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook for about 3 or 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. The garlic should be fragrant and the onions soft.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they are pink about 2 or 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skillet with a slotted spoon.
- Pour the white wine or chicken broth and fresh lemon juice into the skillet to deglaze the pan. Scrap the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet using a wooden spoon. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat. Let the liquid simmer for about 2 or 3 minutes to reduce the liquid.
- Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to combine. If the sauce seems too thick, add the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer your hot fresh Shrimp Scampi onto serving bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired. Top with fresh ground parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe by intelligentdomestications.com
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.04mg