BEST Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe
An Italian-American staple, shrimp scampi pasta is made with a lemon, butter, garlic and white wine sauce that’s bright and zesty with a touch of richness from the butter. It’s a great weeknight dinner that tastes like a fine dining meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds frozen peeled and deveined shrimp (uncooked)
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 2 cups leeks chopped
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice plus the zest of 1 lemon
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 7 large garlic cloves slivered
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 handful fresh Italian parsley chopped
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Salt to taste
- Grated parmesan or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp according to the package instructions. Add olive oil, garlic, leeks, and red pepper flakes to a large skillet. Sauté over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until the leeks soften.
- Add the wine and then the shrimp. Sauté the shrimp over medium-high heat for 2-5 minutes depending on the size of the shrimp. Shrimp are cooked when they are pink and opaque.
- Turn heat to very low and add lemon zest, juice and salt to taste.
- Boil pasta to al dente while keeping the lemon wine mixture warm.
- Add drained pasta, butter, and parsley to the lemon wine mixture. Toss until the butter melts and all ingredients are combined.
- Serve with parmesan cheese if desired.
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Notes
- Prep all ingredients before starting to cook! Can’t find linguine? You can use fettuccine or spaghetti instead!
- The best dry white wines to use are pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc.
- I love slivered garlic in this pasta because it flavors the pasta without being overpowering. It’s also easier to slice than minced garlic. If you prefer extra garlicky flavor, mince your garlic instead of slicing.
- You can use whatever sized shrimp you like. I prefer larger shrimp.
- Look for frozen shrimp that says “peeled and deveined” on the package to save time and mess!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 889kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 304mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1114IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 4mg