Shrimp Scampi Pasta
A quick, elegant pasta dish featuring shrimp in a lemon-garlic butter sauce. Ideal for weeknights or dinner guests.
Equipment
- - Large pot
- 12-inch skillet
- Tongs or wooden spoon
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Zester or grater
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1½ lbs large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup chicken broth or white wine
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain.
- Pat shrimp dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp oil. Sauté shrimp until pink. Remove.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes to skillet. Cook 30 seconds.
- Add broth and lemon juice. Simmer 2–3 mins.
- Add pasta. Toss to coat. Return shrimp to pan.
- Stir in parsley, lemon zest, and Parmesan. Add pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for best flavor
Don’t skip the pasta water—it helps the sauce stick
Serve with crusty bread to mop up the sauce