Description
A tantalizing shrimp scampi with smoky garlic and buttery richness, perfect for a feast that delights the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb pasta (angel hair, fettuccine, or penne)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 8 to 10 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 2 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled and cleaned)
- 1 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/3 cup white wine (or seafood broth)
- 1 lemon (for juice)
- 2 to 3 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
- Extra lemon (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a vigorous boil. Cook your pasta of choice according to the package instructions until it’s a toothsome al dente. Drain the pasta, but remember to reserve about a half cup of the starchy water to keep them from sticking. Keep the pasta warm while you whip up the sauce.
- Start the Sauce: Preheat your large frying pan over medium heat. Add butter and avocado oil, allowing the butter to melt luxuriously. Once melted, introduce the minced garlic into the pan. Sauté for roughly a minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
- Add the Shrimp: Toss the cleaned and peeled shrimp into the pan, gently coating them in the garlicky elixir. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to turn pink, turning frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in the white wine (or seafood broth) and squeeze the juice of one lemon into the pan. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. This fragrant mixture will simmer and bubble, enveloping the shrimp in a warm embrace. Continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked, perfectly opaque with a slight snap to their texture.
- Combine and Serve: Remove the pan from the heat and fold in the freshly chopped parsley. Add the cooked pasta to the pan, using tongs to toss the combination together, ensuring every strand of pasta is bathed in the delightfully smoky garlic butter sauce.
- Finish with a Squeeze of Lemon: Serve your dish hot, complete with lemon wedges that guests can squeeze on just before digging in.
Notes
Creating this dish a day ahead? Consider preparing the shrimp and sauce beforehand, then quickly finishing it just before serving. For a lightning-fast dinner, try using an air fryer for perfectly cooked shrimp without the oil. Customization is possible; feel free to toss in vegetables like spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 250mg