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Garlic Lemon Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Garlic Lemon Shrimp Scampi Pasta: Quick & Delicious Weeknight Meal

Enjoy this Garlic Lemon Shrimp Scampi Pasta, a quick and delicious weeknight meal that’s sure to impress!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Linguine or Spaghetti Any long pasta like fettuccine or angel hair can also work.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For a lighter option, try olive oil instead.
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Essential for that classic scampi taste.
  • 0.25 cup Dry White Wine (e.g., Pinot Grigio) Can be replaced with extra lemon juice or chicken broth.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh juice is always recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley You can use 1 tbsp dried parsley if fresh isn’t available.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to match your spice preference.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Shrimp and Topping
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined) Ensure they're cooked just until pink and opaque.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be swapped with butter for enhanced flavor.
  • to serve Grated Parmesan Cheese Use for serving and extra flavor.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large Skillet
  • frying pan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the wine and lemon juice, simmer for 2-3 minutes, then stir in parsley and red pepper flakes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook the shrimp in a separate pan with olive oil over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  5. Combine the drained pasta with the sauce and shrimp, using reserved pasta water as needed until creamy.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh garlic and lemon juice. Adjust the heat level according to your preference with red pepper flakes.

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