Shrimp Scampi Pasta
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
53939 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Description
This Shrimp Scampi Pasta recipe begins with cooking angel hair pasta until al dente, reserving some pasta water. Shrimp are sautéed with garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil for a mildly spicy base. White wine and lemon juice enrich the sauce with acidity, while chopped tomatoes add freshness and texture. Butter is stirred in to smooth the sauce, which coats the shrimp and pasta well. The pasta is then mixed in with the sauce, using reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
The resulting dish is light yet flavorful, with tender shrimp, a subtle spicy garlic note, and bright lemon and tomato accents. Fresh basil adds herbal depth, and grated Parmesan cheese enhances richness without overpowering the other flavors.
This pasta is suitable for a light dinner or lunch, pairing nicely with a green salad or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. The balance of seafood, acidic components, and fresh ingredients make it versatile and appealing.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces angel hair pasta
- kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- ¾ cup white wine
- lemon juice of one
- 1 ½ cups tomato seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup basil chopped
- Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and then salt generously with kosher salt. Add angel hair pasta and cook according for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving ⅓ cup or so of pasta water and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and add the garlic and the red pepper flakes. Cook for one minute or until garlic becomes fragrant. Add the shrimp and season with kosher salt. Cook for two minutes on one side then flip and cook for another minute or until just cooked through.
- Add white wine, lemon and tomatoes and cook for another two minutes. Add butter and stir until butter melts through. Add pasta and cook to warm through while adding pasta water for more sauce if desired. Garnish basil and parmesan cheese and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53939 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 539.39kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 57.07g | 19% |
| Protein | 33.22g | 66% |
| Fat | 15.45g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.99g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 300.81mg | 100% |
| Sodium | 943.03mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 421.99mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.94g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3.84g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 835.68IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 13.47mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 197.88mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3.71mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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