Shrimp Scampi Pasta (Printable)

Succulent shrimp in garlic lemon butter sauce over perfectly cooked spaghetti.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Pasta

02 - 12 oz spaghetti or linguine

→ Aromatics & Sauce

03 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - 3 tbsp olive oil
05 - 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
06 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
07 - 1/2 cup dry white wine
08 - Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
09 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Herbs & Garnish

11 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
12 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Lemon wedges

# How To Make:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and set aside.
02 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
03 - Add shrimp in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until opaque and pink. Remove shrimp to a plate.
04 - Deglaze the skillet with white wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce by half. Add lemon zest and juice, stirring to combine.
05 - Return cooked shrimp and drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a silky sauce.
06 - Remove from heat. Stir in chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for an effortless next day lunch
02 -
  • Saving that pasta water is the most important step, its starch is what makes the sauce cling to every strand
  • Shrimp continue cooking after you remove them from heat, so pull them when they are just barely opaque
03 -
  • Room temperature shrimp cook more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • The garlic should sizzle gently, not brown aggressively, which means keeping the heat at medium

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