Best 6 Lemony Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipes

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Craving a delightful and flavorful pasta dish infused with zesty lemon and succulent shrimp? Look no further than lemony shrimp scampi pasta! A classic dish that tantalizes taste buds, this pasta is a symphony of flavors and textures. Succulent shrimp, bathed in a luscious garlic butter sauce, mingles with tender pasta, while a burst of lemon brightens each bite. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect lemony shrimp scampi pasta.

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SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH PASTA



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Well-rounded seafood and pasta dish. Good with any pasta; angel hair is less filling.

Provided by JustJen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pinch kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
½ cup dry white wine
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook linguine in boiling water until nearly tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the hot butter and oil until shallots are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Season shrimp with kosher salt and black pepper; add to the skillet and cook until pink, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and keep warm.
  • Pour white wine and lemon juice into skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet, stir 2 tablespoons olive oil into butter mixture, and bring to a simmer. Toss linguine, shrimp, and parsley in the butter mixture until coated; season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Cholesterol 135.4 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 1 g

LEMONY SHRIMP SCAMPI



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Easy and elegant, this dish is a real catch. The use of the word "scampi" to mean a garlicky, buttery preparation for shrimp is more Italian-American than Italian; it's thought to have first appeared on a menu in 1950s New Jersey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Salt and pepper
3/4 pound angel-hair pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice (from 2 lemons), plus wedges for serving
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, about 3 minutes, flipping once. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to skillet and saute until garlic is soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and cook 1 minute; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Add pasta and shrimp and toss to combine. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 12 g

GARLICKY LEMONY SHRIMP SCAMPI



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An Italian-American classic, these garlicky and wine-bathed beauties can be prepared quickly in your kitchen. Many cooks serve them over pasta or with a side of crusty bread, and either would make a great meal. Don't skimp on the shrimp size: use at least 21 to 25 (shrimp per pound [454 g]) or even jumbos (10 to 15 shrimp per pound [454 g]) because small shrimp cook too fast and don't have that plump, crisp texture. The key to this dish is to get that pan smoking hot before you start and to work fast. Mise en place is important, so have all your items prepped to keep up with the speed of the heat.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine or chicken stock
Heavy pinch of Maldon sea salt
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds (910 g) large or extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons (8 g) chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. You want the pan hot but not smoking hot; you can add a few drops of water to see if they sear and evaporate immediately. Swirl in the butter and olive oil until the butter melts and the pan smokes lightly. Toss in the garlic and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Carefully pour in the wine and cook, swirling, until reduced by half, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Season with salt, red pepper flakes and black pepper.
  • Add the shrimp, constantly tossing until they just turn from translucent to slightly opaque or pink, 2 to 4 minutes, depending on the size. Add the lemon juice and parsley. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

LEMONY GARLIC SHRIMP WITH PASTA



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This is a very elegant dish good for a nice simple meal. Tasty and pretty enough for company, but my husband and I enjoy it as a nice weekend meal. The brining of the shrimp takes the longest, but is very easy and improves the taste and texture of the shrimp.

Provided by Dan'ish

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Shrimp     Shrimp Scampi

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup kosher salt
1 gallon cold water
2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 30 per pound)
1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic
⅓ cup white wine
¼ cup lemon juice
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Dissolve the kosher salt in 1 gallon of water in a large pot. Add the shrimp, and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours. Drain and pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the shrimp, white wine, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until the shrimp is no longer translucent in the center, about 6 minutes. Stir in the black pepper, parsley, and lemon zest before tossing with the angel hair pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 250.8 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 11829.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

LEMONY SHRIMP & SNOW PEA PASTA



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This pretty pasta is a family favorite -the kids love the light lemony flavor and I love that they devour the fresh veggies. You can use other types of pasta for variety, like bow ties or corkscrews. -Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-3/4 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups fresh snow peas
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
DRESSING:
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Additional grated lemon zest and chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add peas; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove and keep warm., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 1 minute longer., Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Add pasta to shrimp mixture; stir in peas and tomatoes. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, parsley, oil, garlic, lemon zest and remaining salt and pepper until blended. Pour over shrimp mixture; toss to coat, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. If desired, sprinkle with additional lemon zest and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LIGHT & LEMONY SCAMPI



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A touch more lemon helped me trim the calories in our favorite shrimp scampi recipe. For those who want to indulge, pass around the Parmesan. -Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound)
8 ounces uncooked multigrain angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp, removing tails. Cut each shrimp lengthwise in half. Cook pasta according to package directions. , In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, green onions and garlic; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon., Add broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper, salt and red pepper flakes to same pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Return shrimp to pan; heat through. Remove from heat., Drain pasta; divide among 4 bowls. Top with shrimp mixture; sprinkle with parsley. If desired, serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use large shrimp for a more succulent dish.
  • Devein and clean the shrimp properly to remove any grit or impurities.
  • Marinate the shrimp in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for extra flavor.
  • Cook the shrimp until they are just opaque and pink, to prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Use a good quality pasta for the best results.
  • Cook the pasta al dente, according to the package instructions.
  • Reserve some of the pasta cooking water to thin out the sauce, if necessary.
  • Add the shrimp and sauce to the pasta and toss to coat.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This lemony shrimp scampi pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The combination of succulent shrimp, tangy lemon, and aromatic herbs creates a flavorful dish that is both satisfying and refreshing. Serve with a side of garlic bread or a simple green salad for a complete meal.

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