Shrimp Scampi – Easy Garlic Butter Pasta
Shrimp Scampi is a quick seafood pasta made with garlic butter, juicy shrimp, fresh lemon, and Parmesan cheese.Ready in only 30 minutes.Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or elegant family meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ medium onion finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- Juice of 2 lemons
- ½ cup chicken broth or seafood broth
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 dashes hot sauce
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil chopped
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the angel hair pasta until al dente according to the package directions. Reserve 1–2 cups of pasta water before draining.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice, chicken broth or seafood broth, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and basil.
- Serve the Shrimp Scampi immediately with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges if desired
Notes
- Replace angel hair with linguine, spaghetti, or fettuccine if preferred.
- Chicken broth or seafood broth is a flavorful halal-friendly substitute for white wine.
- Add spinach, asparagus, or cherry tomatoes for extra vegetables.
- Finish with extra lemon zest for a brighter flavor.