20-Minute Shrimp Scampi Pasta for Two
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
719 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
20-Minute Shrimp Scampi Pasta for Two
Description
20-Minute Shrimp Scampi Pasta for Two blends peeled, deveined shrimp with a classic garlic butter and white wine sauce. The shrimp are quickly cooked on one side to retain juiciness and develop a slight sear before removal. The sauce is made by sautéing shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes in butter and olive oil, then deglazed with white wine and simmered with lemon juice and salt to reduce slightly. Freshly cooked al dente fettuccine pasta is combined with the sauce and shrimp, tossing gently to coat.
The final dish balances tender shrimp with a rich, bright sauce that clings to the noodles. Freshly chopped parsley adds a hint of herbaceousness. The use of white wine adds acidity and depth, while red pepper flakes give a subtle heat. The shrimp count is tailored to about 5 per serving.
This shrimp scampi pasta works well for a quick weeknight dinner or a simple, flavorful meal for two. It pairs nicely with a green salad or steamed vegetables for added freshness and balance.
Ingredients
- ½ pound Shrimp peeled and deveined (approximately 5 shrimp per serving, raw
- 6-8 ounces Fettuccine pasta dried
- 2 ½ Tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil plus more for shrimp
- 2 ½ - 3 Tablespoons shallot roughly chopped
- 4 garlic roughly chopped or pressed, cloves
- Dash red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup white wine
- ½ lemon juiced
- ¼ teaspoon salt more to taste
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- parsley for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Generously coat peeled and deveined shrimp with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- In a large stock pot, bring salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add fettuccine and cook just under al dente, about two minutes less than the package directions. Reserve approximately ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil until hot. Add shallot, garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet, and spread evenly across the pan on their side. Cook on one side for 1-2 minutes until beginning to turn pink. Once cooked on one side, remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Add wine to the shallot mixture to slowly deglaze the pan. Add additional salt (~ ¼ teaspoon) and lemon juice. Bring sauce to a simmer for approximately 2-3 minutes to reduce the wine down. Add an additional ½ tablespoon of butter.
- Place the shrimp back in the skillet and cook on the second side. Add cooked pasta and stir to coat, adding any pasta water as needed for the sauce to reach desired consistency (I like to add a couple of tablespoons). Cook pasta in the sauce for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately with additional lemon wedges and parsley on top to garnish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 719 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 719kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 395mg | 132% |
| Sodium | 1321mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 498IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 23% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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