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Garlic Shrimp Scampi With Angel Hair Pasta

This super easy shrimp scampi pasta recipe takes just 15 minutes to make. It's a delicious flavor-packed dinner that you can serve on weeknights and even on special occasions like holidays.
Course dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 607kcal
Author Mihaela

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp (42g) butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb (453g) large shrimp peeled and deveined (16-20 or 21-25 per pound)
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes or to taste
  • Pinch sea salt
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
  • 6 cups (1.4 L) vegetable or fish stock
  • 12 oz (340g) angel hair pasta
  • 2/3 cup (66g) freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup (20g) fresh parsley finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to your taste

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add in the shrimp and sprinkle with chili flakes and sea salt.
  • Cook the shrimp for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Set aside on a plate.
  • To the same skillet, add the lemon zest and juice. Pour in 5 cups of broth.
  • Keep the remaining 1 cup on hand, in case you need it for later.
  • Stir to combine then bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the pasta, and using a pair of tongs, stir occasionally for a few minutes, or until the pasta starts to soften and bend.
  • Fully immerse the pasta into the liquid, and keep stirring frequently to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Cook the pasta according to the timing on the package directions. Angel hair pasta needs no more than 3 minutes to cook to al dente.
  • Once the pasta is cooked to al dente, return the shrimp to the pan and turn the heat off.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, and mix until the cheese has melted into the sauce.
  • The pasta will continue to absorb the sauce if not served immediately. So quickly season with salt and pepper to your taste.

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Notes

To make the best shrimp scampi pasta recipe, see above all of my Tips & Tricks. Below is a quick summary:
  1. See Tip #1 for ingredient substitutions and swaps. 
  2. To make this garlic shrimp scampi pasta with wine, read Tip #2.
  3. The best way to cook shrimp? It's all in Tip #3
  4. To make this easy shrimp scampi recipe low-carb, see Tip #4. 
  5. Tip #5 has instructions for using frozen shrimp.
  6. And Tip #6 is all about using cooked frozen shrimp.

Nutrition

Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 323mg | Sodium: 75313mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1659IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 431mg | Iron: 5mg