Shrimp Scampi Pasta
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Shrimp Scampi Pasta
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Quick and easy shrimp scampi pasta flavored with garlic and fresh lemon is a delicious dinner recipe that comes together in 15 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) Shrimp peeled and deveined, peeled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic crushed, clove
- ½ tsp chili flakes
For the garlic butter sauce
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic crushed, cloves
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¾ cup white wine
- ½ cup parsley finely chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 500 g (1lb) pasta
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp.
- Drizzle with olive oil then add garlic powder, chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Stir to coat the shrimp.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil to cook the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes according to package directions.
- In a large skillet or pan set over medium-high heat, sear the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until the prawns start to brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt the tablespoons of butter.
- Add the garlic, parsley and chilli flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the wine and fresh lemon juice and allow to come to a simmer, scraping off the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Allow to reduce for 5 minutes then add the shrimp back and season with salt and pepper.
- Taste and adjust if necessary, adding more lemon, chilli or seasoning.
- Drain the pasta and reserve a cup pasta water, then toss with the sauce and shrimp.
- Add the pasta water and toss to coat the pasta with the sauce. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
524kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
892mg
(37%)
Potassium
208mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
875IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 524kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 892mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 875IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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