Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta for a Quick Weeknight Dinner
Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Pasta features tender shrimp tossed with pasta in a buttery garlic and lemon sauce finished with parsley and Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 ounces linguine or spaghetti
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup white cooking wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until tender with slight firmness.
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Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
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Pour in white wine and simmer for about one minute.
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Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on one side.
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Flip shrimp and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until opaque.
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Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
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Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently.
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Add a few spoonfuls of reserved pasta water if needed.
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Sprinkle parsley and Parmesan cheese over the pasta.
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Toss lightly and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp because they become firm quickly.
Extra lemon wedges can be served on the side.