Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Pasta: 5 Amazing Savory Twirls
Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Pasta features tender shrimp sautéed in garlic and butter with lemon and herbs tossed with warm pasta.
Ingredients
12 ounces linguine or spaghetti
1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking water
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender but slightly firm.
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Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
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Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet.
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Cook shrimp about 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink, then remove.
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Add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet and cook briefly.
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Pour in white wine and simmer for a few minutes.
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Stir in lemon juice and pasta water.
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Add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
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Return shrimp to the skillet and mix gently.
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Sprinkle parsley and parmesan before serving.
Notes
Avoid overcooking shrimp to maintain a tender texture.