5 from 168 votes
Creamy Lemon Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Creamy Lemon Shrimp Scampi Pasta blends tender shrimp sautéed in butter with garlic, parsley, capers, lemon juice, and cream, tossed with al dente angel hair pasta. The sauce balances bright citrus and savory herbs with a rich, smooth creaminess, making a light yet indulgent seafood pasta dish best served immediately after preparation.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
268 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp large, peeled, tails off and deveined
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced garlic
- 8 tablespoons butter unsalted
- ½ cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers chopped
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- salt
- black 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.
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Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheat gently over medium-low heat with added water or heavy cream to maintain sauce creaminess.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268
% 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.