Shrimp Scampi
This shrimp scampi recipe showcases large shrimp sautéed in a flavorful mixture of garlic, olive oil, butter, and lemon juice, served over angel hair pasta.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal
large skillet
Pot for boiling pasta
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Juice of 2 lemons
- ½ cup white wine
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 dashes hot sauce plus more to taste (I used Tabasco)
- 8 oz. angel hair pasta
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basil, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, to taste
Boil water for the pasta; have it ready.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp, then stir and cook for a couple of minutes. Squeeze in the lemon juice. Add the wine, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir and reduce the heat to low.
Throw the angel hair pasta into the boiling water. Cook until just done or al dente. Drain, reserving 1 to 2 cups of pasta water.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the pasta and toss, adding a splash of pasta water if it needs to be thinned. Taste for seasonings, adding salt and pepper if needed.
Top with the grated parmesan and chopped parsley and basil. Serve immediately.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword dinner, pasta, Quick Meal, scampi, seafood, shrimp