Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp scampi tossed with angel hair pasta, rich in garlic, lemon, and buttery goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 whole medium onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup white wine
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 dashes hot sauce, plus more to taste (Tabasco recommended)
- 8 oz. angel hair pasta
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basil, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, to taste
Instructions
- Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and 2 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Pour in lemon juice and white wine, bring to a simmer.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and hot sauce.
- Stir in remaining butter and mix until melted.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with parmesan, basil, and parsley.
- Serve hot with extra lemon or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor. Adjust spice to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: shrimp scampi, garlic shrimp, pasta, seafood, easy dinner