Easy Garlic Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Buttery garlic shrimp tossed with tender pasta in a bright lemon-wine sauce. A quick, weeknight classic ready in minutes.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine pasta or spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 tsp minced garlic
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup starchy pasta cooking water reserved
- 0.33 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until just al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup water and drain.
- Pat shrimp dry. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Warm olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until just opaque. Transfer to a plate.
- Lower heat to medium. Melt remaining butter. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine. Simmer 2–3 minutes, scraping the pan, until reduced by about half.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
- Toss drained pasta into the skillet with a splash of reserved water to loosen the sauce.
- Return shrimp to the pan. Add parsley and half the Parmesan. Toss until glossy, adding more water if needed.
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon. Serve hot with remaining Parmesan.
Notes
Variation: Use chicken broth instead of wine, or add a splash of cream for a silky sauce. Toss in halved cherry tomatoes or baby spinach during the final minute for color and freshness. Storage: Best enjoyed right away; refrigerate leftovers up to 1 day and rewarm gently with a splash of water.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Garlic Shrimp Scampi Pasta flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.