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Shrimp Scampi Recipe with Linguine Pasta
Shrimp Scampi with pasta, tender asparagus, fresh tomatoes, herbs, and savory garlic butter shrimp all come together to make an amazing 30-minute meal for shrimp and pasta lovers! Inspired by the popular restaurant dish, this copycat recipe will satisfy all of your Olive Garden cravings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 360 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus ends trimmed and chopped into thirds
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and de-veined, tails removed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ⅓ cup broth chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
- cracked black pepper to taste
- 1-2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- grated Parmesan cheese to taste
- 8 ounces linguine noodles cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add asparagus and sauté about 1-2 minutes.
- Add shrimp, butter, and garlic to the pan. Sauté 2-3 minutes until shrimp are mostly pink.
- Stir in broth, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Continue to stir occasionally over medium heat 4-5 minutes til sauce is reduced by about half and thickened.
- Stir in parsley, tomatoes, and lemon juice.
- Toss with noodles, top with a generous sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese, and serve.
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Notes
- The Noodles: you can use any favorite long noodle - I like linguine or fettuccine noodles here, but spaghetti or angel hair work great too.
- The Veggies: not a fan of asparagus? No problem. Leave it out or swap it for another favorite vegetable like broccoli.
Nutrition Information
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
400mg
(17%)
Potassium
454mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1491IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1491IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.