Description

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a quick, flavorful meal featuring tender shrimp, garlic, lemon, and a buttery sauce tossed with pasta. It’s perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions.

Ingredients

8 oz linguine or spaghetti

1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)

4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)

2 tbsp olive oil

4–5 cloves garlic (minced)

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)

1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)

Zest of 1 lemon

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tbsp chopped parsley (fresh)

Grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Melt remaining butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add white wine and lemon juice. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced.
Stir in lemon zest and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Return shrimp to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Toss everything together until well coated. Stir in chopped parsley.
Serve with extra lemon wedges and grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Use chicken broth instead of wine for a non-alcoholic version.

Swap pasta types like fettuccine or angel hair based on preference.

Add cream or mascarpone for a creamy variation.

Enhance with extra veggies like spinach or cherry tomatoes.

Reheat gently with a splash of water or broth to avoid drying out the sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 460
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 200mg