Description
This Easy Shrimp Scampi is a classic, bright, and flavorful pasta dish that's perfect for busy weeknights and elegant enough for company. Made with plump shrimp and a vibrant garlicky sauce, it's quick to prepare and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
12 ounces linguine or spaghetti
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup non-alcoholic white cooking grape juice or chicken broth with 1 tsp white vinegar
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper
- Sauté the Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant
- Add Liquids: Pour in the grape juice and chicken broth, bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque
- Finish the Sauce: Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and parsley, then gradually whisk in cold butter until melted
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained linguine to the skillet, toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed
- Serve Immediately: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving with parsley and a wedge of lemo
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
You can add vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach for additional flavor and nutrition.
Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: not specified
- Trans Fat: not specified
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg