Savory Shrimp Scampi Pasta: A Quick and Easy Delight for Busy Nights
Enjoy a quick and easy shrimp scampi pasta that is perfect for busy nights, bursting with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free, high-protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, cooking until they turn pink.
- Stir in white wine and red pepper flakes, simmer for a few minutes.
- Add lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Toss the cooked linguine in the skillet with the sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish can be garnished with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- If you prefer, substitute the white wine with chicken broth or vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
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