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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Anderson Jorge

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Pasta
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz 225 g spaghetti or linguine – cooked al dente
  • 1 lb 450 g large shrimp – peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil – for sautéing
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter – for rich flavor
  • 4 cloves garlic – minced for bold aroma
  • 1 cup heavy cream – for creamy texture
  • ½ cup chicken broth – adds depth to sauce
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese – for richness
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice – fresh for brightness
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning – for herb flavor
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes – optional for heat
  • Salt – to taste
  • Black pepper – to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley – chopped for garnish

Method
 

  1. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  3. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sauté for 2–3 minutes per side until pink
  4. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside to prevent overcooking
  5. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant
  6. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine
  7. Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice for flavor balance
  8. Stir in Parmesan cheese and let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened
  9. Return the shrimp to the skillet and coat with the sauce
  10. Add cooked pasta and toss everything together until well combined
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving

Notes

  • Protein: 32 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg