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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Succulent shrimp tossed with spaghetti in a rich garlic butter sauce for a quick and elegant seafood meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Seafood
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.25 cup white wine optional
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for pasta
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta al dente and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Sauté shrimp in olive oil and butter until pink; remove and set aside.
  3. In same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, add wine if using.
  4. Return shrimp to skillet, toss with pasta, lemon juice, and reserved pasta water.
  5. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan, serve immediately.

Notes

Use medium heat to avoid overcooking shrimp and ensure glossy sauce.