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Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Shrimp Scampi Pasta uses angel hair pasta tossed with shrimp cooked in olive oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes, finished with white wine, lemon juice, and fresh tomatoes. Butter melts into the sauce creating a silky texture, while fresh basil and Parmesan garnish add brightness and richness. This seafood pasta delivers a light, tangy flavor with a hint of heat and fresh herbs.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
53939 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53939
% 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.