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Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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This Shrimp Scampi recipe features tender shrimp in a zesty garlic butter lemon sauce, served over pasta with crisp vegetables. A 20-minute, restaurant-quality meal perfect for weeknights or dinner guests—simple, fresh, and absolutely delicious.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta
  • 1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅔ cup sliced grape tomatoes
  • ½ cup dry white grape juice (or white wine)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Shrimp: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1.5–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Add remaining butter and oil to the same skillet. Cook asparagus for 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute, then stir in grape tomatoes and cook another 30 seconds.
  4. Deglaze and Finish Sauce: Pour in grape juice or wine, letting it reduce slightly for 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Return shrimp to the skillet and stir to warm through. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve: Plate pasta, top with shrimp and vegetables, and spoon sauce over. Finish with freshly grated Parmesan.

Notes

  • Use white wine for a more traditional scampi flavor.
  • Add spinach, mushrooms, or other seasonal vegetables to bulk it up.
  • Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
  • Add a splash of cream for a richer sauce variation.

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