Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Parmesan & Peas
A delightful and easy shrimp scampi pasta dish enhanced with Parmesan and sweet peas, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine pasta or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 0.5 tsp salt to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the peas, reserved pasta water, remaining butter, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta and shrimp back into the skillet. Toss to coat and heat through for 2 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Garnish with parsley before serving hot.
Notes
For a spicy kick, increase the red pepper flakes. Serve with a side of garlic bread for a complete meal.