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THE BEST SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH PASTA RECIPE
You have to try this easy shrimp scampi with pasta recipe!As a pasta lover and a parent, it is important to save money and make cooking as easy as possible. So, my shrimp scampi with pasta recipe is the perfect go-to in order to avoid the high cost of eating out. Plus, it's one of my kid's favorite recipes, and mine too! Win-win!If you want an easy recipe that tastes better than the Red Lobster shrimp scampi recipe, and better than many 5-star restaurants. You have to try this shrimp scampi with pasta recipe!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Package linguine
- 5 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 5 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 whole Shallots finely diced
- 2 whole Garlic loves minced
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup Dry white wine
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions for al dente. Drain, and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shallots and garlic to the pan; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes until the shallots are translucent.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook until they turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set it aside.
- Add the wine and lemon juice to the pan and bring to a boil.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When the butter has melted, return the shrimp to the pan.
- Remove from heat and add the parsley and cooked pasta. Toss to coat the pasta and drizzle with a bit more olive oil. Serve immediately.
Notes
This shrimp scampi with pasta recipe goes great with garlic bread!
For dessert, try this easy and affordable Peach Crumble!
