Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe
This shrimp scampi pasta recipe blends buttery garlic flavor with bright lemon and tender shrimp — all ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for any meal!
Equipment
- - Large pot
- 12-inch skillet
- - Tongs
- - Zester
- - Colander
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1½ lbs large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup Parmesan
- Optional:
- 2 tbsp capers
- Cherry tomatoes
- Basil leaves
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup water, then drain.
- Season shrimp and sear in 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp oil. Remove once pink.
- Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in remaining butter/oil.
- Add broth and lemon juice. Simmer briefly.
- Add pasta to the skillet and toss with sauce.
- Return shrimp, parsley, lemon zest. Mix well.
- Add reserved water for silky texture.
- Finish with Parmesan and serve hot.
Notes
Dry shrimp thoroughly before cooking
Always use fresh garlic
Great with crusty bread on the side