Description
This Shrimp Scampi recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make seafood pasta dish that combines succulent shrimp with a buttery garlic sauce, fresh herbs, and lemon juice. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal to serve guests. The dish features angel hair pasta tossed in a luscious sauce made with olive oil, butter, white wine, and a hint of hot sauce for a subtle kick, finished with grated Parmesan and fresh basil and parsley.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 4 tbsp. butter
- 1/2 whole medium onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup white wine
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco), plus more to taste
- 8 oz. angel hair pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basil, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta Water: Fill a pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil. This will be used to cook the angel hair pasta to the perfect al dente texture.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Cook the Shrimp and Add Flavor: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Stir and cook for a couple of minutes until the shrimp start to turn pink. Squeeze in the juice of two lemons, then pour in the white wine. Season with salt, ground black pepper, and hot sauce. Stir everything together and reduce the heat to low to let the flavors meld gently.
- Cook the Pasta: Add the angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook until just tender or al dente, according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta, reserving 1 to 2 cups of the pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency later.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Remove the skillet from heat. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top along with freshly chopped parsley and basil. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the fresh, lemony, and garlicky flavors of this classic shrimp scampi.
Notes
- This shrimp scampi recipe is light, fresh, and shockingly easy to prepare.
- The dish is ready in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for quick weeknight dinners.
- Using angel hair pasta allows the sauce to cling nicely without overpowering the delicate shrimp.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your spice preference.
- Reserving pasta water is key to achieving the perfect sauce consistency.
- Fresh herbs like basil and parsley brighten the finished dish and add vibrant color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 485 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
