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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe
Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Asparagus has a lemon garlic and herb sauce that packs so much fresh and amazing flavor. A 30 minute shrimp scampi pasta recipe!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 as a main course
Calories: 493 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Spaghetti
- 1 lb asparagus trimmed and cut into 2" pieces
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 3 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced (about 1 1/2 Tbsp)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or added to taste
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined (16-20 or 21-25 count)
- 1 1/4 tsp fine sea salt divided, plus more for cooking pasta
- 1/4 tsp black pepper ground, or to taste
- 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice from 1 large or 2 small lemons
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- freshly grated parmesan to serve
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 Tbsp salt and 1 Tbsp olive oil, and cook pasta according to package instructions until Al'dente, or desired doneness (meanwhile, continue with recipe). Drain pasta, return to pot, and cover to keep warm.
- Place a large, deep pan over medium/high heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Add asparagus, season lightly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan.
- In the same hot skillet, add 2 Tbsp oil and 2 Tbsp butter. Once the butter is melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using, and sautee stirring frequently for 1 minute. Add shrimp in a single layer and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Saute until shrimp are pink and not translucent (about 1 minute per side). Be careful not to overcook or the shrimp will be tough.
- Add lemon zest, juice, and parsley, and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and return the pasta and asparagus to the pan. Toss everything to combine and serve with freshly grated parmesan.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbs
51g
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
165mg
(55%)
Sodium
1381mg
(58%)
Potassium
548mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1785IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4as a main course
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbs | 51g | |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 1381mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 548mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1785IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.