Description
A classic dish featuring succulent shrimp in a garlic butter sauce, served with pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the shrimp, cooking until pink and opaque.
- Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the shrimp mixture with the cooked pasta.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- Pair with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: red lobster shrimp scampi, shrimp scampi, seafood pasta