Shrimp scampi is a delightful and flavorful Italian dish that combines the succulent taste of shrimp with the richness of a creamy scampi sauce. This classic dish is a popular choice for pasta lovers, as it offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Whether you prefer a simple preparation or a more elaborate version with added vegetables or herbs, creating a delicious shrimp scampi pasta at home is a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH PASTA
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
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
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA
This is always a hit. The best part is how fast you can whip it up! You could just buy roasted tomatoes in a jar, but I think roasting them yourself gives the dish a very fresh, deep flavor.
Provided by Jen
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Shrimp 100+ Shrimp Scampi Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Arrange tomato halves onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes; season with salt and pepper.
- Roast tomatoes in preheated oven until edges are crisp, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to cool; cut into small chunks.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and half the basil in the hot butter until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir shrimp, tomato chunks, mushrooms, and garlic powder into the onion mixture. Increase heat to medium-low and cook and stir until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 6 minutes.
- Pour shrimp mixture over the angel hair pasta; top with Parmesan cheese and lemon juice and toss to coat pasta completely. Garnish with remaining basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 935.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 397 mg, Fat 67.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 40.2 g, Sodium 954 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH PASTA
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt . Add the spaghetti, give it a stir and cook until al dente according to the package instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the oil, butter, garlic and a pinch of salt and sweat the garlic for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the wine, lemon juice and chile flakes if using and cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Reserve some of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti. Add the spaghetti and a little of the reserved pasta water to the pan with the shrimp and toss to combine. Toss in the parsley if using and serve.
GARLIC SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA
A buttery Italian pasta with garlic shrimp that tastes heavenly.
Provided by Delaware Loves To Cook
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- While linguine is cooking, melt butter in a frying pan. Mix in 1 tablespoon parsley, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, flipping 1 or 2 times. Add 1 tablespoon parsley, lemon juice, and garlic. Cook for another 2 minutes, flipping 1 or 2 more times. Pour in sherry and cook for 1 minute.
- Drain linguine and divide among plates. Spoon shrimp on top, reserving juices for dipping or to pour over pasta at the table. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon parsley over each plate for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Carbohydrate 86.3 g, Cholesterol 112.3 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 251.8 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
20-MINUTE INSTANT POT SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA
The genius of this recipe is that all of the ingredients--wine, garlic, shrimp -- even the pasta -- cook together in one pot. Just make sure to use shrimp that's still frozen or they will overcook. You don't have to serve garlic bread with the dish, but there's nothing better for sopping up all that delicious buttery sauce.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Add the butter, olive oil and garlic to a 6- or 8-quart Instant Pot® multi-cooker and set to high saute (see Cook's Note). Cook, stirring often, until the garlic is softened but not browned, about 3 minutes. Add the wine, lemon juice and zest, red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons salt and several grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil and let simmer 1 minute. Add 2 cups water, then add half of the pasta all in one direction and then the other half of the pasta in a criss-cross fashion. Top with the shrimp and half of the scallions.
- Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 1 minute. After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for natural release. After 5 minutes, being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid.
- Using tongs, toss the pasta to evenly coat with the sauce and break up any clumps. Top with the remaining scallions and serve with salad and garlic bread if using.
BACON SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA
What's not to like about pasta, garlicky shrimp, and bacon smothered in a creamy Parmesan sauce?
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 35m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until nearly tender, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels, leaving about 1 1/2 tablespoons grease in the skillet.
- Add garlic to hot grease and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Cook until just cooked through and pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Pour chicken broth into the hot skillet, and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream, and bring to a simmer, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, whisk in Parmesan cheese, and cook until sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
- Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Return shrimp and bacon to the skillet and simmer until heated through, about 1 minute. Add spaghetti and toss all ingredients together. Whisk in some of the reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with a fresh lemon wedge to be squeezed over the pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Cholesterol 246.7 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 877.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH TOMATOES, PASTA, AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS
This is a great date night meal! It will make a ton of leftovers, so you can send some home with your boo. I make this with a decent bottle of Sauvignon Blanc because the acidity in the wine pairs well with the lemon juice and the fresh cut grass-like aromas of the asparagus. Chill the rest of the bottle and have it with your meal! Remember to always use a wine that you enjoy the flavor of by itself if you're going to cook with it because the food takes on the flavor of the wine.
Provided by Andrea Jean
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Shrimp 100+ Shrimp Scampi Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta and return to the pot.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and white wine. Place shrimp and tomatoes in a small glass baking dish and pour butter sauce on top. Stir until shrimp and tomatoes are well coated.
- Combine asparagus, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper in a second glass baking dish.
- Place both baking dishes side by side in the oven and bake until shrimp is fully pink, about 15 minutes. Pour shrimp, tomatoes, and butter over the cooked penne pasta and stir to combine. Add Pecorino Romano cheese and Italian blended cheese; mix to combine. Serve asparagus over top of the pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 124.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 380.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
BABY SHRIMP SCAMPI AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 12m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Get your pasta water going. Start the scampi sauce when you drop your pasta into boiling water to cook.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and melt the butter into it. Add shallots and cook a minute or 2, stirring constantly. Add lemon zest and shrimp and heat shrimp through, another minute or two. Add vermouth or wine and tomatoes. Toss another minute to heat the tomatoes through. Add cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat evenly in sauce and to distribute the shrimp. Season liberally with salt and pepper and serve with chives to garnish.
SHRIMP SCAMPI AND PASTA WITH HERB BREADCRUMBS
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring a 6- to 8-quart soup pot of generously salted water to a boil.
- For the topping: In a large stainless steel skillet, heat the butter over medium heat until melted and slightly browned but not burned. Add the breadcrumbs. Using a wooden spoon, stir the breadcrumbs to coat with the brown butter, and toast until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the chives, oregano and lemon zest. Season to taste and set aside.
- For the pasta: Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat until shimmering. Season the shrimp all over with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp to the pan in one layer and cook for 1 minute. Turn and cook 1 more minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a bowl.
- Add the garlic and shallot to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine, lemon juice, pepper flakes and oregano and simmer for 3 minutes. Whisk in the butter piece by piece, thoroughly incorporating each piece before adding the next. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Add the shrimp back to the pan and simmer until completely cooked through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Add the capellini to the boiling water and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and transfer the capellini to a colander to drain. Toss the capellini with the shrimp and parsley, adding some of the pasta water if necessary to keep it moist. Transfer to a large serving bowl or into small bowls as individual servings.
- Top with herb breadcrumbs.
RIBBONY SHRIMP AND PASTA SCAMPI
Medium-size shrimp are the perfect size for a twirl of spaghetti shot through with ribbons of squash. Have vegetarians at the table? Omit the shrimp, double the tomatoes and serve with a spoonful of part-skim ricotta cheese on top.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions for al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, trim the top and bottom off of each squash. Peel the squash in ribbons into a colander, using a vegetable peeler, turning the squash as you peel. Stop peeling the squash when you only have the center core of seeds left. Discard the core and seeds.
- Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, and then drain the pasta over the squash ribbons. Put in a medium bowl and toss to evenly distribute the pasta with the squash ribbons.
- Toss the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and some pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, spread into a single layer and cook without stirring, until just turning pink around the edges, about 2 minutes. Stir the shrimp, add the tomatoes, garlic and pepper flakes and continue to cook until the tomatoes have softened and the garlic has toasted, about 1 minute. Add the pasta and squash ribbons, broth and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook, tossing, until warmed through and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Add the pasta water a bit at a time, if needed, if the noodles seem dry.
- Season with additional salt and pepper. Divide among 4 bowls and top with the chives.
SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA
Buttery and lush with garlic, this dish, though simple to prepare, feels indulgent. Adapted from Gourmet. Please note: this is an adopted recipe and I hope to make it soonest. If you make it before I do, I would appreciate feedback, Thanks ! ZWT REGION:Italy.
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a 6- to 8-quart pot of salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté shrimp, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes, and transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
- Add garlic to oil remaining in skillet along with red pepper flakes, wine, salt, and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add butter to skillet, stirring until melted, and stir in shrimp. Remove skillet from heat.
- Cook pasta in boiling water until just tender, about 3 minutes.
- Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander.
- Toss pasta well with shrimp mixture and parsley in large bowl, adding some of reserved cooking water if necessary to keep moist.
PASTA WITH ROSEMARY SHRIMP SCAMPI
Frozen shrimp are deliciously convenient -- use them to dress up a bowl of pasta, and dinner is served.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Add shrimp to pot, and stir. Immediately drain spaghetti and shrimp, and set aside (the shrimp will continue to cook).
- In same pot, heat oil over medium. Add garlic, rosemary, and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until garlic is golden, 1 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat; return pasta and shrimp to pot. Add lemon juice and enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 g, Fat 134 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34 g
ZUCCHINI PASTA SHRIMP SCAMPI
Just love shrimp scampi and making it with zucchini noodles is even more delicious! Enjoy. Top with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, then serve family style!
Provided by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 29m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer (fitted with the large shredding blade). Let sit in a colander.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, lemon zest, 1/2 the lemon juice, and chile-garlic sauce. Add the zucchini noodles; season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp; cook and toss until warmed through, about 2 minutes more. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 231.4 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 760.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
QUICK SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA
A great light and easy to prepare meal but tastes gourmet!
Provided by Noelle C
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Shrimp 100+ Shrimp Scampi Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter and add white wine. Over medium heat, add shrimp and basil. Cook until pink all over; about 3 to 5 minutes. Serve over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 691.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 406.7 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 44.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 570.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
BABY SHRIMP SCAMPI AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA (RACHAEL RAY)
Ok...how about dinner in like...15 minutes. Don't forget the bag of salad (ya just gotta eat green things!) Now for my notes on this one -- I didn't have a microplane at the time so instead of the zest, I just squeezed juice from a fresh lemon. I didn't have white wine either, but I did have some sherry and that came out ok too! By the way, here's a rule of thumb when adding wines to food -- if you wouldn't drink it out of a glass, don't put it in your food! Finally, I added about a teaspoon of finely chopped garlic cuz Emeril says it's good for ya. Deeeeeeeeeeee-lish!!!
Provided by Adrienne in Reister
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 12m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Get your pasta water going.
- Start the scampi sauce when you drop your pasta into boiling water to cook.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add extra-virgin olive oil and melt the
- butter into it.
- Add shallots and cook a minute or 2, stirring constantly.
- Add lemon zest and shrimp and heat shrimp through, another minute or two.
- Add vermouth or wine and tomatoes. Toss another minute to heat the tomatoes through.
- Add cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat evenly in sauce and to distribute the shrimp.
- Season liberally with salt and pepper and serve with chives to garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 592, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 177.7, Sodium 259.6, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 26.4
HOW TO COOK WITH A WOW SAUTÉED TIGER SHRIMP SCAMPI TOSSED WITH ORECCHIETTE PASTA
Steps:
- Boiled the pasta for 8 min in boiling water ( add some salt on the water) Sauté the shrimps with the garlic and add the white wine. Add salt and white pepper, and add the cherry tomatoes. Sauté for a few minutes the all the ingredients include the tarragon, and when your shrimps are cooked (do not cook them more than 10 minutes) add the cream. Remove in another pot the shrimps and Add and your pasta and mix well inside the sauce.
KITTENCAL'S LEMON SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA
This is a restaurant-quality dish that can easily be prepared at home, you may adjust the amount of fresh garlic and hot sauce may be replaced for the dried chili flakes, make certain that you pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove all the moisture or it will create a thin sauce. --- this dish is *very* good!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Healthy
Time 22m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add in green onions, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and chili flakes; cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add in the shrimp; cook stirring for about 5 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink.
- Season with salt and lots of black pepper and stir in parsley.
- Toss with the cooked angel hair pasta.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Delicious!
SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA
Buttery and lush with garlic, this dish, though simple to prepare, feels indulgent. Editors Note: Want to know more about how to make this dish? Check out our video here.
Categories Garlic Pasta Shellfish Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Christmas Eve Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a 6- to 8-quart pot of salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté shrimp, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes, and transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Add garlic to oil remaining in skillet along with red pepper flakes, wine, salt, and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add butter to skillet, stirring until melted, and stir in shrimp. Remove skillet from heat.
- Cook pasta in boiling water until just tender, about 3 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander. Toss pasta well with shrimp mixture and parsley in large bowl, adding some of reserved cooking water if necessary to keep moist.
LEMONY SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the garlic, zest and juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, to taste, and the shrimp. Set aside to marinate. Meanwhile make a quick shrimp stock: In a small pot, over medium heat, add the shrimp shells and onion. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain into a bowl and discard the shells and the onion. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and add a generous amount of salt. Add the linguini and cook until just tender, 2 minutes less than instructed on the package. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water. Heat a skillet over high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, reserve the marinade, and add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook until they turn pink and start to caramelize, about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan to a plate and add the reserved marinade. Let cook a few minutes then add about 1 cup of shrimp stock and about 1/2 cup pasta water. Continue to cook until sauce reduces by half. Add the zest and juice of the remaining lemon, the butter and the parsley and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste. Add in the shrimp and pasta and toss to combine with the sauce. Turn out into a serving bowl and serve immediately.
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA
Steps:
- Add the pasta to a large pot of boiling salted water, over medium heat, and cook until al dente. Meanwhile, heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once shimmering and hot, add the shrimp and saute until just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and reserve. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, then saute for until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and white wine and raise the heat to high. Let the liquid reduce for 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the butter, add a ladleful of the pasta cooking water and return the shrimp. Remove from the heat. Drain the pasta in a colander, and add it to the skillet along with the chopped parsley and toss. Add the lemon zest and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp have a more delicate flavor and texture than frozen shrimp. If you're using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
- Cook the shrimp properly: Shrimp cook quickly, so it's important not to overcook them. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
- Use good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in shrimp scampi, so it's important to use a good quality oil. Extra virgin olive oil has the best flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the shrimp, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the shrimp from cooking evenly.
- Add the pasta to the sauce: Once the shrimp are cooked, add the pasta to the sauce. This will help the pasta absorb the flavor of the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Before serving, garnish the shrimp scampi with fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Shrimp scampi is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give shrimp scampi a try. You won't be disappointed!
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