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Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Name: Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ~1 lb spaghetti; ~1½ lb shrimp (16–20 count); ~3 tbsp olive oil; ~4 tbsp butter; ~6 cloves garlic; ~1 cup white wine; ~1 lemon; ~to taste salt; ~to taste black pepper; ~3 tbsp parsley; ~¼ tsp red pepper flakes

⏱ 20 min

A fast, flavorful Italian-American classic featuring tender shrimp sautéed in garlic, butter, olive oil, lemon, and white wine. Tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti and finished with parsley and red pepper flakes, this dish is bright, buttery, and incredibly satisfying. A restaurant-quality meal you can make at home in under 20 minutes — perfect for weeknight dinners, date nights, or when you want something fresh and delicious without a lot of effort.

High-protein

Adapted from a video by OrsaraRecipes

How to Make Shrimp Scampi Pasta at Home!

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Ingredients

spaghetti~1 lbest.
shrimp (16–20 count)~1½ lbest.
olive oil~3 tbspest.
butter~4 tbspest.
garlic~6 clovesest.
white wine~1 cupest.
lemon~1est.
salt~to tasteest.
black pepper~to tasteest.
parsley

Steps

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1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep the pasta from sticking together. Reserve some pasta water for later use.
2
Heat olive oil and butter together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
3
Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper. Continue cooking over higher heat until the shrimp develops a nice, beautiful color.
4
Once the shrimp are nicely colored, pour in the white wine and let it simmer together with the shrimp.
5
Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and set aside. Add fresh butter and minced garlic to the same pan, stirring to combine.
6
Pour in white wine and let it simmer gently with the butter and garlic to develop flavor.
7
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, stirring gently. Mix in some of the reserved pasta water to create a creamy, cohesive sauce.
8
Return the shrimp to the pan and toss everything together gently. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice just before turning off the heat.
9
Serve in bowls or plates, garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes. Optionally top with grated cheese. Serve with crusty bread for soaking up the delicious sauce.

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

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