Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Classic shrimp scampi pasta recipe with garlic butter flavors, capers and topped with fresh parsley!
Prep Time8 minutes mins
Cook Time18 minutes mins
Total Time26 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta, Shrimp Scampi
Author: Silvia Dunnirvine
- 1 lb Spaghetti
- 2 lb shrimp, (tail-off, peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 whole shallot, minced
- 5 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1/2 lemon, juice
- 1 pinch salt + pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
In a large skillet (12in is a good size) heat oil and cook shrimp until pink and no longer traslucent. Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and splinkle with fresh lemon juice (8-10 minutes). Transfer to a plate. Set aside
Bring skillet back to stove and add butter. When butter melts add shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until frangrant (1 minute).
Add wine and let it reduce by half (3-4 minutes). Add capers, if using.
Transfer shrimp back to the skillet, give it a stir. Then add the pasta. Toss to combine.
Trasfer to a serving platter and toss with remaning pasta water. Top with fresh parsley or cilantro and grated parmesan cheese. Serve