Shrimp Scampi Pasta
The wonderful taste from this shrimp scampi pasta recipe will blow your mind, with the sauce’s buttery, lemony, well-balanced saltiness, herbiness, and spiciness! The shrimp simmered in the sauce for a few minutes takes this dish to another level. An easy recipe that can be done in 30 minutes with no hassle and stress!
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
step 1
In a pot with boiling water, add Salt (1 tsp) and Spaghetti (8 oz). Cook 1-2 minutes less than the directions on the package.
step 2
While waiting for the pasta, in the non-stick pan over medium heat, heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) with Unsalted Butter (3 Tbsp). Add Garlic (4 cloves) and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
step 3
Add Shrimp (12 oz) then season with Salt (1/2 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp), and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/2 tsp). Cook for about 2 minutes.
step 4
Deglaze the pan with Dry White Wine (4 Tbsp) and 1 Tbsp of Lemon Juice (1). Simmer for 3 minutes.
step 5
Drain the pasta and stir in Olive Oil (1 Tbsp).
step 6
Turn off the heat, stir in pasta, Fresh Parsley (3 Tbsp), and 1 tsp of lemon zest. Stir until well combined.
step 7
Sprinkle Grated Parmesan Cheese (4 Tbsp) on top and some red pepper flakes if needed. Serve.