Shrimp Scampi with Pasta
How to make scrumptious shrimp scampi with easy linguine pasta!
Equipment
Ingredients
Shrimp Scampi
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 shallots chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb shrimp defrosted
- ¼ cup white cooking wine
- ¼ tsp Ground Pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Garnishes
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- ¼ cup Parsley chopped
Instructions
Cooking Linguine
- First, use the measuring cup and spoons to measure out the linguine ingredients.
- Then, pour the oil, salt, and water into the cooking pot.
- Bring the ingredients to a boil over high heat.
- Then, drop the heat to medium and add in the box of linguine pasta.
- Occasionally move the pasta around with kitchen tongs while cooking so the pasta doesn’t stick together.
- Cover with the lid and cook the linguine for 12 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Then, place a mesh strainer in a large glass bowl.
- Carefully and thoroughly drain the pasta through the strainer.
- Transfer the cooked pasta to a large serving bowl and set aside.
Making Shrimp Scampi
- Start by measuring out the shrimp and scampi ingredients.
- Next, preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Melt the butter in the skillet.
- Drop in the chopped shallots and minced garlic and sauté the ingredients until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Next, pour in cooking white wine.
- Then, add in the defrosted shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the salt and pepper and mix well.
- Next, transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving bowl and toss the shrimp with lemon juice.
- Then, add the shrimp to the large bowl of linguine pasta.
- Garnish the scampi pasta with chopped parsley and toss the pasta again.
- Finally, serve and enjoy!
Notes
Storing Scampi with Pasta
To store shrimp scampi with pasta: transfer the pasta to a shallow airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Always label the date on the outside of the container to keep up with freshness. To reheat pasta, transfer it to a glass bowl and cover it with boiled water. Let sit for 5 minutes, drain, and serve. Reheat shrimp separately if possible.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 19gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 568mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 346IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg
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