5 from 21 votes
Champagne Shrimp Scampi
Champagne Shrimp Scampi combines linguine with a buttery garlic sauce enhanced by champagne, cream, and lemon. The shrimp cook quickly until just pink, then are simmered briefly in a creamy, lightly spiced sauce with red pepper flakes and garlic. Parmesan cheese and fresh lemon zest add brightness, while parsley provides a fresh herbal finish. This pasta dish balances richness with delicate acidity and a tender shrimp texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
446 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta - dry
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined - if frozen, thaw it first, raw
- 1/2 cup champagne or Prosecco, dry
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon parsley diced, fresh
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions, aiming for al dente. Drain and set it aside.
- In a deep skillet, melt butter over medium heat. After that, add the garlic, and red pepper flakes, stir, and cook for 30-60 seconds.
- Add the raw shrimp, stir, and cook for ONLY 2-3 minutes. Making sure not to overcook them. Shrimp are completely cooked when they turn light pink in color.
- Next, pour in champagne, cream, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, and stir well.
- After that, add the cooked pasta and toss well to coat it in the champagne sauce.
- Top with shaved parmesan cheese, and lemon zest, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
446kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
176mg
(59%)
Sodium
877mg
(37%)
Potassium
364mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
747IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
194mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 176mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 877mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 747IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 194mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.