Description
A classic shrimp scampi dish featuring succulent shrimp in a buttery garlic sauce served over pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup dry sparkling grape juice or apple cider
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Once it’s bubbling, add your linguine or spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Pour in your sparkling grape juice or apple cider, scraping up any bits stuck to the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to reduce slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Once your pasta is done cooking, reserve about half a cup of the pasta water, then drain the rest. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the shrimp.
- Mix in the remaining butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Stir well to combine all the flavors, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Plate your shrimp scampi, and if desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, and enjoy!
Notes
For healthier options, consider using whole wheat pasta or substituting shrimp with tofu or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg