Best Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Name: Best Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds Shrimp; 1 pound Fettuccine pasta; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup white wine; 2 cloves garlic; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; salt and pepper to taste; ½ cup reserved pasta water

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 -6 servings
Calories
702 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Best Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Kristin Morrison

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Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe with Fettuccine is a 20 minute meal that will make you keep twirling your fork for another bite of the delicious lemon, garlic, olive oil and butter sauce wrapped in pasta and plump shrimp. It is calling you for dinner tonight!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ½ pounds Shrimp peeled and devined
1 pound Fettuccine pasta or pasta of choice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup white wine suggested: sauvignon blanc
2 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup reserved pasta water

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add desired pasta and cook to al dente package directions.
Prepare the shrimp- dry them with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet on medium-high heat add olive oil, butter, and chili flakes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and sauté until pink and slightly golden brown edges, 2-4 minutes depending on size. Do not overcook.
Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and white wine, simmer for 1 minute. Stir in parsley.
Before draining pasta add reserved pasta water to sauce and stir to combine. Drain pasta and toss in pan for 1 minute to combine the sauce and the pasta. Add lemon zest. Add more parsley as garnish, if desired. Serve hot!

Notes

Use good quality ingredients
Save your pasta water to add to the sauce
Cook your pasta al dente!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 702kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 83g (28%) Protein 51g (102%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 384mg (128%) Sodium 276mg (12%) Potassium 771mg (22%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 453IU (9%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 160mg (16%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 702 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	702kcal	35%
Carbohydrates	83g	28%
Protein	51g	102%
Fat	19g	29%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	384mg	128%
Sodium	276mg	12%
Potassium	771mg	16%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	453IU	9%
Vitamin C	11mg	12%
Calcium	160mg	16%
Iron	3mg	17%