Best 6 Quick Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors that is shrimp scampi pasta, a classic Italian-American dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its simplicity and elegance. Succulent shrimp, sautéed in aromatic garlic and butter, unite with tender spaghetti in a luscious sauce, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. This culinary masterpiece is elevated with a touch of white wine, which imparts a subtle acidity and depth of flavor, while fresh herbs like parsley and basil add a vibrant freshness that complements the richness of the dish. Discover the culinary artistry behind shrimp scampi pasta through our collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved classic. From traditional preparations to innovative variations featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, or a creamy sauce, our recipes cater to diverse preferences and skill levels, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.

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SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH PASTA



Shrimp Scampi with Pasta image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Salt and pepper
1 pound dry pasta (I'm using spaghetti)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
12 cloves garlic, sliced
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup liquid (I'm using white wine)
2 lemons, juiced
2 tablespoons chile flakes, optional
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt . Add the spaghetti, give it a stir and cook until al dente according to the package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the oil, butter, garlic and a pinch of salt and sweat the garlic for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the wine, lemon juice and chile flakes if using and cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Reserve some of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti. Add the spaghetti and a little of the reserved pasta water to the pan with the shrimp and toss to combine. Toss in the parsley if using and serve.

CLASSIC SHRIMP SCAMPI



Classic Shrimp Scampi image

America can't seem to get enough of shrimp scampi: It's one of the 10 most-searched recipes on FoodNetwork.com during the summer (more popular than burgers!) and #shrimpscampi has more than 134,000 posts on Instagram. What's the excitement all about? Do we love shrimp scampi because it's simple but seemingly fancy? Or because it's done in 30 minutes? Or because we just can't resist a buttery wine sauce? All of the above!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
12 ounces linguine
1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup dry white wine
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus wedges for serving
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is just golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp to a plate. Add the wine and lemon juice to the skillet and simmer until slightly reduced, 2 minutes.
  • Return the shrimp and any juices from the plate to the skillet along with the linguine, butter and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water. Continue to cook, tossing, until the butter is melted and the shrimp is hot, about 2 minutes, adding more of the reserved cooking water as needed. Season with salt; stir in the parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

20-MINUTE INSTANT POT SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA



20-Minute Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi Pasta image

The genius of this recipe is that all of the ingredients--wine, garlic, shrimp -- even the pasta -- cook together in one pot. Just make sure to use shrimp that's still frozen or they will overcook. You don't have to serve garlic bread with the dish, but there's nothing better for sopping up all that delicious buttery sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, chopped
3/4 cup dry white wine
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 scallions, sliced
12 ounces thin spaghetti, broken in half
1 1/2 pounds frozen peeled and deveined shrimp
Garlic bread, for serving, optional
Green salad, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Add the butter, olive oil and garlic to a 6- or 8-quart Instant Pot® multi-cooker and set to high saute (see Cook's Note). Cook, stirring often, until the garlic is softened but not browned, about 3 minutes. Add the wine, lemon juice and zest, red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons salt and several grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil and let simmer 1 minute. Add 2 cups water, then add half of the pasta all in one direction and then the other half of the pasta in a criss-cross fashion. Top with the shrimp and half of the scallions.
  • Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 1 minute. After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for natural release. After 5 minutes, being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid.
  • Using tongs, toss the pasta to evenly coat with the sauce and break up any clumps. Top with the remaining scallions and serve with salad and garlic bread if using.

SHRIMP SCAMPI



Shrimp Scampi image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1/2 medium onion, finely diced
1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp (16/20 count)
2 lemons, halved
1/2 cup white wine
4 dashes hot sauce (I used tabasco), or more to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces angel hair pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Minced fresh parsley, for topping

Steps:

  • Boil water for the pasta and have it ready.
  • Melt the butter and heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook until the onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp, then stir and cook for a couple of minutes. Squeeze in the lemon juice. Add the wine, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Stir and reduce the heat to low.
  • Throw the angel hair pasta into the boiling water. Cook until just al dente. Drain, reserving a cup or 2 of the pasta water.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the pasta and toss, adding a splash of pasta water if it needs to be thinned. Taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper if needed. Top with the grated Parmesan and minced parsley and serve immediately.

CLASSIC SHRIMP SCAMPI



Classic Shrimp Scampi image

Scampi are tiny, lobster-like crustaceans with pale pink shells (also called langoustines). Italian cooks in the United States swapped shrimp for scampi, but kept both names. Thus the dish was born, along with inevitable variations. This classic recipe makes a simple garlic, white wine and butter sauce that goes well with a pile of pasta or with a hunk of crusty bread. However you make the dish, once the shrimp are added to the pan, the trick is to cook them just long enough that they turn pink all over, but not until their bodies curl into rounds with the texture of tires.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, weeknight, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine or broth
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 3/4 pounds large or extra-large shrimp, shelled
1/3 cup chopped parsley
Freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon
Cooked pasta or crusty bread

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine or broth, salt, red pepper flakes and plenty of black pepper and bring to a simmer. Let wine reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and sauté until they just turn pink, 2 to 4 minutes depending upon their size. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice and serve over pasta or accompanied by crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 285, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1129 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

QUICK AND EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI



Quick and Easy Shrimp Scampi image

A delicious and quick way to enjoy shrimp - even on a busy weeknight!

Provided by Deborah Corda

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Shrimp     100+ Shrimp Scampi Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound linguini pasta
¼ cup butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 cup bread crumbs
½ cup white wine
1 lemon, juiced
¼ cup light olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain pasta, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add most of the garlic, keeping some for later. Coat the garlic completely with butter. Do not let the garlic brown. Add shrimp, and toss to coat. Immediately remove pan from heat; shrimp will not be cooked yet.
  • Sprinkle the shrimp with breadcrumbs (enough to coat the shrimp), and transfer the entire mixture to a medium casserole dish. Pour wine and the lemon juice over the shrimp. Cover, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
  • Remove cover, and bake an additional 5 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan heat olive oil with remaining garlic. Toss the pasta with the olive oil and garlic mixture. Serve the shrimp over the pasta with additional lemon slices on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 892 calories, Carbohydrate 108 g, Cholesterol 203 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 456.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh shrimp, vegetables, and herbs will give your scampi pasta the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in scampi pasta, so make sure to use a good quality oil that has a fruity flavor.
  • Add some lemon juice: Lemon juice helps to brighten up the flavors of the scampi pasta and adds a touch of acidity.
  • Serve immediately: Scampi pasta is best served immediately after it is made. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Scampi pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. It is a light and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious scampi pasta that will impress your friends and family.

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