Description
Spicy Shrimp Scampi is a fiery twist on the classic Italian-American dish, featuring tender shrimp in a garlic-lemon butter sauce with crushed red pepper and fresh parsley. Quick, light, and perfect for seafood lovers who enjoy a little heat.
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) box dried linguine
- 1/4 cup butter, divided
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- Optional: Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining. Set aside.
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes and stir. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until shrimp are cooked through and flavors meld.
- Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and reserved pasta water to the pan. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Remove from heat and toss cooked linguine in the pan to coat with sauce.
- Plate the pasta and top with shrimp. Garnish with additional parsley and optional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency as needed.
- For more heat, add extra crushed red pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a savory finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 863
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 38g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
