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A delectable dish of shrimp scampi pasta with fresh parsley garnish.

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

This quick and easy shrimp scampi pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It features succulent shrimp tossed with pasta in a garlicky, buttery, and lemony sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz linguine
Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Cooking Shrimp
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Making Sauce
  1. Stir in wine or broth and lemon juice, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  2. Stir in the cooked linguine and fresh parsley until everything is well combined.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. Serve with a side salad and crusty bread.