Shrimp Scampi with Pasta (Easy Skillet Meal)
This Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a quick and elegant meal that’s full of fresh flavor! Juicy shrimp are sautéed with garlic, lemon, olive oil, and butter, then tossed with tender pasta for a dish that feels fancy but comes together in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner in.
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds shrimp peeled and devined
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta or pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup white wine suggested: sauvignon blanc
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add desired pasta and cook to al dente package directions.
- To prepare the shrimp, dry them with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet on medium-high heat add olive oil, butter, and chili flakes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and sauté until pink and slightly golden brown edges, 2-4 minutes depending on size. Do not overcook.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and white wine, simmer for 1 minute. Stir in parsley.
- Before draining pasta add reserved pasta water to sauce and stir to combine. Drain pasta and toss in pan for 1 minute to combine the sauce and the pasta. Add lemon zest. Add more parsley as garnish, if desired. Serve hot!
Nutrition
Calories: 702kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 384mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 771mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 453IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 3mg
