Shrimp Scampi with Pasta
Shrimp Scampi with Pasta and Asparagus has a lemon garlic and herb sauce that packs so much fresh and amazing flavor. A 30 minute shrimp scampi pasta recipe!
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb spaghetti, homemade pasta, or your pasta of choice
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2" pieces
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 1/2 Tbsp)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, or added to taste
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (16-20 or 21-25 count)
- 1 1/4 tsp fine sea salt , divided, plus more for cooking pasta
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground, or to taste
- 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, from 1 large or 2 small lemons
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- freshly grated parmesan, to serve
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 Tbsp salt and cook pasta according to package instructions until Al'dente (meanwhile, continue with recipe). Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta, return to the pot, and cover to keep warm.
- Place a large, deep pan over medium/high heat and add
1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Add asparagus, season lightly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan. - In the same hot skillet, add 2 Tbsp oil and 2 Tbsp butter. Once the butter is melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using, and sautee, stirring frequently for 1 minute. Add shrimp in a single layer and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Saute until shrimp are pink and not translucent (about 1 minute per side). Be careful not to overcook or the shrimp will be tough.
- Turn off the heat and add lemon zest, juice, and parsley, and stir to combine. Add pasta and asparagus, and toss everything to combine. If the sauce seems dry, add some of the hot pasta water. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Scampi with Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
493
% Daily Value*
Fat
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
165
mg
55
%
Sodium
1381
mg
60
%
Potassium
548
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
51
g
17
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
1785
IU
36
%
Vitamin C
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
120
mg
12
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
