Description
A delightful dish featuring plump shrimp in a luxurious garlic butter sauce served over pasta, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil and butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, season shrimp with salt and pepper, and add to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
- Pour in white wine, scraping the pan, and let simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice and sprinkle lemon zest over the top.
- Finish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with additional lemon wedges.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute shrimp with sautéed mushrooms. Adjust salt and pepper to your taste during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp scampi, pasta, seafood, quick dinner, family recipe