Creamy Lemon Shrimp Scampi Pasta
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Creamy Lemon Shrimp Scampi Pasta
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Creamy lemon sauce with shrimp and angel hair pasta. Super easy and so rich in flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimps large, peeled, tails off and deveined
- 1 pound anger hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced garlic
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers chopped
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil add the angel hair pasta and cook until al dente according to packaging manufacturing instructions.
- In a large skillet over medium-high, add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the finely chopped garlic, parsley, and capers. Cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and swirl around the pan and mix well. Add the cream and integrate it well.
- Season generously with salt, and pepper the shrimp and add them to the skillet.
- Cook, turning once the shrimps are pink and cooked through, for about 3 minutes.
- Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and set aside.
- Using tongs, transfer the pasta from the water to the skillet and toss to coat. Add cooking water if the pasta is too dry.
- Serve immediately.
- Sprinkle lemon zest, optional.
Notes
- Storage instructions and reheating
- Once prepared, you can store the creamy lemon shrimp scampi for up to three days in the refrigerator.
- Bring back to room temperature, add a couple of tablespoons of water or heavy cream, and set over medium-low to reheat over your stove.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
268kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
123mg
(5%)
Potassium
111mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1558IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 123mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1558IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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