Shrimp Scampi Pasta
A delightful Shrimp Scampi Pasta with succulent shrimp, zesty lemon sauce, and al dente spaghetti, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp, salt, and pepper until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Simmer by pouring in the white wine and lemon juice, then bring to a simmer. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti with the shrimp and sauce, and stir in the fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Don’t overcook the shrimp! For flavor variations, consider adding veggies or swapping shrimp for other proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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