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You'll love how noodles soak up all that addicting zesty butter sauce. And succulent tender shrimp is simply perfection! #shrimpscampi #pastanight

Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta

5 (3 ratings)
Created by Shinee D.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
30-minute easy shrimp scampi pasta for the busy weeknight dinner! If you have frozen shrimp, thaw them while pasta water is coming to a boil.

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz linguini pasta
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 4-6 medium garlic cloves pressed
  • ½ cup chicken broth or pasta water
  • 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • To cook pasta: bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dante, about 8 minutes.
  • To cook shrimp: meanwhile, heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat.
  • Once shimmering, add shrimp in one layer and cook until opaque and just cooked through, about 2 minutes, turning half way through.
  • Remove onto a clean plate and cover to keep warm.
  • To make the sauce: reduce the heat to medium low and melt 1 tablespoon of butter in now empty skillet.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
  • Add chicken broth (or pasta water) and lemon juice and cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir to melt. Season with salt and pepper to taste
  • Add shrimp and pasta and toss to combine.
  • Stir in parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 1858mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 432IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg

* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.