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shrimp and pasta in a bowl with slices of lemon, herbs, and red pepper flakes
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Shrimp Scampi

This shrimp scampi is a classic Italian American dish with succulent shrimp in a rich, garlicky butter sauce - yum!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: lemon, main dish, pasta, seafood, shrimp
Servings: 4
Author: Courtney O'Dell
Cost: $8

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of starchy pasta water before draining the pasta. 
  • In a large high sided skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. 
  • Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and sprinkle them lightly with kosher salt. Add the shrimp to the olive oil and sear it for 2 minutes on the first side, or until lightly browned. Flip the shrimp and cook it for an additional minute on the second side. 
  • To the pan, add the butter and garlic and stir until the butter has melted.
  • Add the white wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and red pepper flakes. Bring the sauce to a simmer and then add the pasta. Stir to combine. 
  • If the sauce is too dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water and toss to combine. 
  • Remove the scampi from the heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy immediately. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 1302mg | Sugar: 1g

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