Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp scampi served over pasta, packed with protein and ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove from pan.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the pan. Toss with sauce and parsley.
- Serve shrimp and sauce over cooked pasta. Top with Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
- Substitute chicken broth for white wine if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp scampi, high-protein, quick meal, pasta, seafood