Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

8 oz

Spaghetti

12 oz

Small Shrimp

peeled, deveined, and tail off

4 cloves

Garlic , minced

3 Tbsp

Unsalted Butter

2 Tbsp

Olive Oil , divided

1/2 Tbsp

Salt , divided

1 tsp for cooking pasta, ½ tsp for scampi

1/4 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

1/2 tsp

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

plus more for garnish

1

Lemon , zested, juiced

1 tsp of zest and 1 Tbsp of juice needed

1/4 cup

Dry White Wine

3 Tbsp

Chopped Fresh Parsley

1/4 cup

Grated Parmesan Cheese

plus more for garnish

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

In a pot with boiling water, add Salt (1 tsp) and Spaghetti (8 oz) . Cook 1-2 minutes less than the directions on the package.

Step 2

While waiting for the pasta, in the non-stick pan over medium heat, heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) with Unsalted Butter (3 Tbsp) . Add Garlic (4 cloves) and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Add Shrimp (12 oz) then season with Salt (1/2 tsp) , Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) , and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/2 tsp) . Cook for about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Deglaze the pan with Dry White Wine (1/4 cup) and 1 Tbsp of Lemon Juice (1) . Simmer for 3 minutes.

Step 5

Drain the pasta and stir in Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) .

Step 6

Turn off the heat, stir in pasta, Fresh Parsley (3 Tbsp) , and 1 tsp of lemon zest. Stir until well combined.

Step 7

Sprinkle Grated Parmesan Cheese (1/4 cup) on top and some red pepper flakes if needed. Serve.