Description
A quick yet satisfying shrimp scampi dish that transitions seamlessly from casual weeknight dinners to special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Spaghetti
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, cooking until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice, simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss in cooked spaghetti, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute shrimp with plant-based protein and use oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp scampi, pasta, quick dinner, Italian recipe, seafood