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Creamy Shrimp Scampi
Creamy Shrimp Scampi blends tender shrimp with linguine in a sauce made from butter, garlic, white wine, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream. The shrimp are cooked in a buttery garlic base before simmering with wine and lemon to create a bright, lightly acidic flavor. Combining the pasta and sauce results in a rich and creamy dish with balanced garlic and citrus notes. This recipe works well as a hearty main course suitable for dinner or special occasions.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
469 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 1 lb linguine
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients for the recipe. Cook pasta per package instructions.
- Melt butter in a skillet, add in pressed garlic and cook for about a minute.
- Add in shrimp. If they're not cooked, cook until shrimp turns pink. To the shrimp, add in lemon juice and wine. Bring it to a simmer.
- Stir fettuccine into the mix, add Parmesan and stir to combine it all together. Add in the heavy whipping cream and bring to a simmer. Immediately remove the scampi from heat.
- Season with salt if needed, garnish with herbs and serve right away.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
469kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
275mg
(92%)
Sodium
766mg
(32%)
Potassium
293mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
270IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
7.5mg
(8%)
Calcium
238mg
(24%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 275mg | 92% |
| Sodium | 766mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 238mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.