Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti

A quick pasta thats perfect for weeknights.

4 servings
30 minutes
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Ingredients

Aromatic base

  • Garlic, thinly sliced
    8 cloves
  • Olive Oil
    2 spoonfuls30 g
  • Red Pepper Flakes
    a sprinkle5 g

Pasta components

  • Spaghetti
    450 g1 box
  • Shrimp
    ~300 g2/3 lb
  • Butter
    30 g

Seasoning

  • Lemon zest
    1/4 lemon
  • Lemon juice
    a squeeze
  • Parsley, chopped
    15 g
  • Salt
    to taste
  • Black Pepper
    to taste

Method

Step 1: Boil the pasta

the pasta according to package directions in a pot of salted water.

While the pasta boils start the rest of the cooking.

Step 2: Make the aromatic base

In a large, wide pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and briefly on each side until they take on some color.

Reduce heat to low, add the garlic and pepper flakes and until aromatic. Turn off the heat when the shrimp are cooked through (and before the garlic burns).

Step 3: Combine & serve

With tongs, transfer the cooked spaghetti to the pan (some pasta water coming along is good).

Using a Microplane, zest about a quarter of the lemon skin over the pasta. Add in a squeeze of lemon juice along with the butter and parsley and toss until the sauce is and the pasta is well coated.

Add a splash more pasta water if necessary, and adjust the seasoning with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Serve warm with more parsley and lemon wedges.

“This recipe is especially great if you have some leftover or frozen shrimp you are trying to use since a box of pasta plus a few pantry staples complete the dish.”

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Nutritional Information

entire recipe
Calories1665
161g
79g
74g

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Recommended: 4 servings

FAQ

Can I use frozen shrimp?

Absolutely, you can actually cook shrimp from frozen, just use high heat during and they’ll cook through with a few extra minutes.