Shrimp Scampi with Pasta and Parmesan
Classic shrimp scampi is a quick, impressive weeknight meal ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 T unsalted butter
- 2 T olive oil
- 4 diced large garlic cloves
- 1/2 c. chardonnay
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- pinch red pepper flakes optional
- large pinch black pepper
- 1 lb large raw shelled shrimp
- 1/4 c. chopped parsley
- 1/2 juice lemon
- 1/2 box Barilla spaghetti
- 1 T shredded parmesan
Instructions
- Using medium heat, melt olive oil with butter in a large skillet.
- Add garlic and saute while stirring for just under a minute.
- Add chardonnay, red pepper (optional), salt, and pepper.
- Cook while stirring occasionally until the sauce reduces 1-2 minutes.
- Add shrimp and saute for 4-5 minutes.
- In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the dry spaghetti according to package directions.
- Add parsley and lemon juice. Stir. Reduce to low temperature and cover.
- Add in cooked and drained spaghetti to scampi and toss.
- Add parmesan and serve warm.
- Garnish with a sprig of parsley.
Notes
Red pepper flakes are optional.