Shrimp Scampi
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
581 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Shrimp Scampi
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This Shrimp Scampi recipe is easy to make with angel hair pasta in a buttery white wine sauce! Your family will love this restaurant quality dinner!
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Ingredients
Scampi
- 8 oz. angel hair pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb. large uncooked shrimp see notes
- ½ cup dry white wine see notes
- 5 Tablespoons salted butter
- 5 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup roughly chopped parsley
- 1 Fresh Lemon cut into wedges
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded from a block
- ½ cup pasta water
- Salt/Pepper
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon EACH: dried oregano, basil, mustard powder, seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon EACH: smoked paprika, black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
Prep Work
- Combine the chicken broth and seasonings and set aside. Measure out all remaining ingredients before beginning, as this recipe goes fast. Place the Parmesan cheese in a small jar with a lid. We’ll be adding pasta water to it and shaking to combine before adding it to the pasta.
- Thaw the shrimp completely (if frozen) and pat the surface dry. You may also need to remove the shell, tail, and veins.
Make the Scampi
- Begin boiling pasta water. Salt the pasta water generously once a boil is reached.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 1 minute + 20 seconds per side. Tilt the pan to transfer the shrimp onto a plate. Note that they’ll cook a little bit more as they sit, and again when added back to the sauce.
- Turn the heat off and add the white wine. Set the heat to medium and let the wine simmer and reduce by half, 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low add the garlic and butter and cook for 1-2 minutes. (A lower temperature ensures that the butter doesn’t separate.)
- Add the chicken broth and seasonings. Let it simmer gently for 5-6 minutes to reduce and concentrate.
- Cook the pasta to al dente. Set a timer to avoid overcooking. Scoop ½ cup pasta water from the pot and drain the rest. Add the pasta water to the jar with the Parmesan cheese and shake to thoroughly to combine.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Pour the Parmesan cheese mixture on top and use kitchen tongs to toss and coat.
- Add the shrimp and tomatoes and toss to combine and heat through.
- Taste and season with additional salt if desired. (Freshly cracked lemon pepper seasoning is also great. -See notes.) Remove from heat.
- Squeeze 2-3 lemon wedges over the dish and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with remaining lemon wedges and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Pro Tips
- The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving. There are 4 servings in this recipe.
- Shrimp: The size I use is large, and is labeled as 26/30 per pound. (This means that it takes between 26-30 shrimp to equal a pound.) You can use fresh or frozen.
- Wine: Sauvignon Blanc is the best wine to use in this recipe, followed by Chardonnay, and then Pinot Grigio. Chicken broth can be used if you don’t cook with wine.
- Cheese: I use Belgioioso Parmesan cheese for this recipe.
- Grate the cheese from a wedge as it will melt and taste much better.
- Instead of fresh tomatoes, drained Rotel tomatoes can add a little kick to this dish.
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning: I like to top this off with a little of this Lemon Pepper Seasoning, it also contains sea salt and has a lot of great flavor. (Use promo code 'COZY' for 15% off.) Some brands (like McCormick) can be pretty potent so I really only use this brand. It's totally optional in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
581kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
238mg
(79%)
Sodium
1203mg
(50%)
Potassium
561mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
764IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
271mg
(27%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 581 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 581kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 238mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 561mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 764IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 271mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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