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Shrimp Scampi Pasta

A swirl of this pasta and juicy shrimp is everything you want from shrimp scampi pasta — a buttery, lemony Alfredo sauce coats linguine and shrimp, and the bright bite of red pepper and parsley balances the entire dish!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 592 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. linguini
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter divided
  • 1 small shallot, finely diced (about 1/3 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced minced
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 lemons, juiced (about 1/4-1/3 cup lemon juice). Feel free to use less if you don't want it very lemony.
  • 1/2 cup white wine*
  • 16 oz. shrimp** 31-40 size
  • 15 oz jar Alfredo sauce (we love Raos)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package directions. (Linguini usually takes around 9 minutes). Strain pasta in a colander, toss with a little olive oil if desired so pasta doesn't stick together. Set aside.
  2. Add 2 Tbsp. butter and the olive oil to a large frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced shallot. Let this cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add in the garlic, salt, pepper, chili flakes and stir for ~30 seconds.
  4. Then add in the lemon juice and wine. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. If using frozen shrimp: Thaw the shrimp by placing them in a strainer and running cold water over them until fully thawed. Then add the thawed shrimp to the pan along with the remaining 2 Tbsp. butter and Alfredo sauce. Let this simmer again, but not too long so the shrimp doesn't become rubbery. If using uncooked (raw) shrimp: Add in the shrimp, remaining 2 Tbsp. butter, and Alfredo sauce and let simmer until the shrimp just begins to turn pink. (Small shrimp can cook in as little as 2 minutes!)
  6. Stir in the parsley and Parmesan.
  7. Mix with cooked linguine and enjoy!

Notes

  • *If needed, use water or chicken broth instead of white wine. The white wine really adds great flavor, but broth or water work fine in a pinch!
  • **Shrimp options:
  • pre-cooked, 91/110 size, tails and shell off)
  • You can use fully-cooked frozen shrimp (pre-cooked, 91/110 size, tails and shell off)
  • Or you can also use uncooked raw shrimp 31-40 size for this recipe. Just make sure to adjust the time you allow the sauce to simmer once you've added the shrimp because shrimp can get rubbery if it overcooks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 592kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 195mg (65%) Sodium 1307mg (54%) Potassium 644mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 136IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 263mg (26%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 592

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 592kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 195mg 65%
Sodium 1307mg 54%
Potassium 644mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 136IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 263mg 26%
Iron 2mg 11%

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