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Easy Shrimp Scampi
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Easy Shrimp Scampi

Course Main Course, Pasta, seafood
Cuisine American
Keyword easy-shrimp-scamp, shrimp-scampi-recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 504kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb angel hair pasta cooked per the package to al dente
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 1 ½ lbs large fresh shrimp peeled and deveined, tails intact
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoon fresh chopped Italian parsley
  • fresh lemon slices for garnishing

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in salted water per package instructions until al dente. Drain well just before serving.
  • To make shrimp: Heat oil in a large 12 inch skillet. Add onion. Saute over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add garlic cooking for 1 minute longer.
  • To the skillet add white wine or broth and butter. Simmer for 5-7 minutes over medium until slightly reduced.
  • Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes over medium-high or until pink and fully cooked through. Do not overcook.
  • Drizzle shrimp with fresh lemon juice and toss. 
  • Transfer drained pasta to plate and top with shrimp mixture garnishing with parsley and lemon slices.
  • Serve immediately garnished with parsley and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 1178mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 714IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2mg