Description
A luxurious yet comforting dish featuring succulent shrimp and pasta enveloped in a creamy garlic butter sauce with a hint of smoky paprika.
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
- 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
- Prepare the Pasta: Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your chosen pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, saving a splash of the cooking water, then keep it warm.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large frying pan over medium heat, combine the butter and avocado oil. Allow the butter to melt completely. Add the minced garlic, letting it sizzle for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add the Shrimp: Introduce the cleaned and peeled shrimp to the pan, tossing them with the aromatic garlic butter. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink.
- Incorporate Liquid Ingredients: Pour in the white wine or seafood broth, then squeeze in the juice of one lemon. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, stirring gently to combine.
- Finish Cooking: Allow the shrimp to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until they are completely opaque and firm to the touch.
- Toss with Pasta: Remove the pan from heat, and sprinkle in the chopped parsley. Add the warm pasta to the skillet and use tongs to toss everything together.
- Serve It Up: Plate your gorgeous scampi, adding extra lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
For make-ahead options, prepare the garlic butter sauce and shrimp ahead of time and reheat before adding freshly cooked pasta. Customize with vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg