Garlic Shrimp Scampi Pasta
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Description
A buttery Italian pasta with garlic shrimp that tastes heavenly.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons parsley flakes, divided
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups medium shrimp, shelled
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- ¼ cup dry sherry
Directions
- 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- 2. While linguine is cooking, melt butter in a frying pan. Mix in 1 tablespoon parsley, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, flipping 1 or 2 times. Add 1 tablespoon parsley, lemon juice, and garlic. Cook for another 2 minutes, flipping 1 or 2 more times. Pour in sherry and cook for 1 minute.
- 3. Drain linguine and divide among plates. Spoon shrimp on top, reserving juices for dipping or to pour over pasta at the table. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon parsley over each plate for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 526 kcal
carbohydrates: 86.3 g
protein: 25.9 g
saturated fat: 4.3 g
cholesterol: 112.3 mg
sodium: 251.8 mg
fiber: 4.2 g
sugar: 4.1 g
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