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Amberly Vahn

Quick and Flavorful Shrimp Scampi

A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic, butter, and white wine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Shrimp and Pasta
  • 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz. linguine or spaghetti
Group: Flavor Base
  • 8 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Group: Sauce
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 Juice of lemon
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Once it’s rolling, add your linguine or spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of the pasta water and then drain the pasta.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for about a minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
  4. Toss in the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, and let the mixture simmer for about 2 minutes.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together gently. If the sauce seems too thick, feel free to add some reserved pasta water.
  7. Stir in the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter until melted, then add the fresh parsley.
  8. Plate your Shrimp Scampi immediately, garnishing with additional parsley and grated Parmesan if you like.

Notes

The quality of the shrimp truly makes a difference. Investing in good seafood elevates this dish.