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Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Parmesan & Peas

Crispy Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Parmesan & Peas. A deliciously crispy, spicy, cheesy and buttery shrimp pasta dish that elevates a shrimp scampi to a higher level with buttery crispy crackers instead of a panko crust. Perfect with a glass of white wine and a light salad.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 521 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thin spaghetti
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb 21-25 count raw shrimp , peeled and deveined with tail on
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon , zested and juiced
  • 4 tbsp butter , divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 20 buttery crackers , crushed into pieces and crumbs
  • 6 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 12 oz frozen peas

Instructions

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  1. Set pot of salted water to boil for the pasta. (I use about a tablespoon of salt to the water).
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan and add crushed buttery crackers.
  3. Cook until crackers are crisped and browned.
  4. Remove from pan and reserve in small bowl.
  5. Add pasta to boiling salted water and cook one minute shy of directions on the box.
  6. Wipe frying pan clean with paper towel.
  7. Add salt and pepper to taste on the shrimp.
  8. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic and crushed red pepper in the pan on medium high.
  9. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes on each side, until just cooked through.
  10. Remove shrimp from the pan. (save yourself from making another plate dirty, just sit the shrimp on top of the cooked buttery crackers. They are all going in the same pan in just a minute anyway!)
  11. Drain the pasta.
  12. Add white wine and lemon (juice and zest) to the pan and whisk with the olive oil for a few seconds until it just comes to a boil.
  13. Turn off the heat and add in the butter.
  14. Whisk until the butter is combined.
  15. Add the pasta to the pan with the shrimp and mix.
  16. Add in the frozen peas, Parmesan cheese and buttery crackers, toss again.
  17. Top with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 521kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 177mg (59%) Sodium 891mg (37%) Potassium 321mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 724IU (14%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 356mg (36%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 521

% Daily Value*

Calories 521kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 177mg 59%
Sodium 891mg 37%
Potassium 321mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 724IU 14%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 356mg 36%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.