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Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta
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Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Feed your family this light, delicious pasta for dinner tonight. This easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta comes together in no time at all, and is a real favorite! Just the slightest tart mixed with a wonderfully savory flavor, makes this the perfect light meal.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword easy pasta recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 476kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 1 pounds shrimp raw, shelled and de-veined
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • Salt
  • ½ cup white wine also can substitute broth
  • 2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Boil pasta as directed on package. Drain and set aside. You can also boil pasta while working on the shrimp and sauce. 
  • Heat your pan on high heat. Reduce to medium heat before adding anything.
  • Add the butter and olive oil. Swirl in the pan until butter is melted.
  • Stir in the minced garlic. Saute garlic for 1 minute.
  • Toss the shrimp into the pan. Stir for about 1 minute.
  • Pour in the wine or broth and stir to coat the shrimp with your sauce.
  • Turn the heat back up to high and boil the sauce for about 2-3 minutes. Lay the shrimp out flat while the wine is boiling.
  • After 2-3 minutes, turn the shrimp over and continue cooking on high for 1 minute.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle the shrimp with parsley, lemon juice, and black pepper, and toss to combine.
  • Toss sauce and shrimp with cooked and drained angel hair pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 205mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg