Description
A delicious shrimp scampi dish served in bowls with garlic bread, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the linguine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink.
- Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and chopped parsley, tossing to combine. Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- For the garlic bread, preheat the oven to 375°F. Mix the softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a small bowl. Spread the mixture evenly over the sliced French bread.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and toasted.
- Serve the shrimp scampi over pasta in bowls with garlic bread on the side.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use zucchini noodles instead of pasta.
- You can also add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes to the shrimp scampi for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg