Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta (Easy 20-Minute Dinner)
A simple and elegant shrimp scampi with angel hair pasta tossed in a rich garlic butter white wine sauce. This easy weeknight dinner is ready in just 20 minutes and is perfect for seafood lovers or last-minute guests.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 19.1kcal
Ingredients
- 8-10 ounces Angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot diced
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ cup white wine or broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound of shrimp peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt and cook pasta according to package directions until it is al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.8-10 ounces Angel hair pasta
- Melt butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the diced shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Turn the burner down to medium heat.2 tablespoons butter, 1 shallot
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Squeeze in the lemon juice and pour in wine (if using) or broth.3-4 garlic cloves, ½ lemon, ½ cup white wine or broth
- Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes then add in the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Next, add the shrimp to the pan and cook until it is fully cooked (about 2 minutes per side). Turn off the heat.1 pound of shrimp
- Toss the sauce with the pasta and fresh parsley. If the sauce needs to be thinned out, pour in some of the reserved pasta water slowly until it reaches your desired consistency. Top with parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.¼ cup fresh parsley
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Notes
- Pat shrimp dry before cooking for the best sear.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining. Add a splash when tossing to make the sauce silky.
- Use a dry white wine you'd drink, like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio. Sub chicken broth plus a splash of white wine vinegar if avoiding wine.
- Red pepper flakes are adjustable. Start with ¼ teaspoon if sensitive to heat.
- Angel hair cooks fast and clumps easily. Stir frequently and pull it just before al dente.
- Best served immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 19.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.94g | Protein: 0.86g | Fat: 0.38g | Saturated Fat: 0.16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.06g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.09g | Cholesterol: 0.82mg | Sodium: 596.9mg | Potassium: 87.75mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 1.27g | Vitamin A: 407.19IU | Vitamin C: 13.35mg | Calcium: 25.99mg | Iron: 0.5mg
