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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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This easy shrimp scampi served with pasta is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring tender shrimp sautéed in a garlicky, buttery white wine sauce and tossed with spaghetti or linguine.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add white wine and lemon juice. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Return shrimp to the skillet, add cooked pasta and toss everything together. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to loosen the sauce.
  6. Stir in chopped parsley and season to taste. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Use fresh shrimp for best flavor, but frozen (thawed) shrimp works well too.
  • Don’t overcook the shrimp—they cook quickly and can become rubbery.
  • Dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio is recommended.
  • You can substitute chicken broth for wine if needed.

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