Quick Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Scampi Pasta
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A fast and elegant lemon-garlic shrimp scampi tossed with pasta for a 20-minute weeknight seafood dinner.
- Author: Sophia Collins
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice, simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss in cooked pasta and parsley, mix well.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Pair with a crisp white wine for a complete meal.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg