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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Delicious shrimp scampi with garlic butter sauce, served over pasta for an easy and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g large shrimp Peeled and deveined.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter For the sauce.
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing.
  • 4-5 cloves garlic Finely minced.
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper To taste.
  • 1 whole lemon Juiced.
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish.
  • 300 g spaghetti or linguine Cooked al dente.
  • 1 sufficient salted water For cooking pasta.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.
  4. Add shrimp, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and stir well.
  6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together. If the mixture seems dry, add some reserved pasta water.
  7. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese or white wine while cooking the shrimp.