Looking for a tasty, quick dinner option? Try this tasty Shrimp Scampi recipe. It takes about 20 minutes to make.
SHRIMP SCAMPI
Dinner time is a pretty busy time at our house with a couple of teenagers and their schedules. As a family though, we always try to eat dinner together, even though it can be difficult some nights. So I have been forced to come up with some dinner options that are quick and easy.
This is a very quick and easy recipe that you can whip up on a very busy night. It takes me about 20 minutes from start to finish to prepare this meal…and it saves us from getting a “quick” meal from a fast food place that may not be as healthy of a choice.
SHRIMP SCAMPI RECIPE
Shrimp Scampi has been a dinner that ALL of the kids have enjoyed, which is not always an easy with 7 different palates. So when a meal is enjoyed by ALL, it gets thrown into our recipe rotation, like this Shrimp Scampi recipe.
Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs raw shrimp peeled and deveined or pre-cooked shrimp
- 1 lb angel hair pasta
- 1 cup butter
- 2 shallots minced
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup white cooking wine
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions.
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Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add shallots and garlic. Saute for about 5 minutes stirring constantly so they don’t burn.
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Add shrimp to skillet and cook for 5 minutes or until they are pink in color.
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Add wine, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
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Cook for another two minutes.
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Drain pasta and rinse with hot water.
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Pour shrimp mixture over the pasta and toss together.
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Serve immediately.
PASTA RECIPES
Sharing some more of our favorite pasta recipes below:
- Italian Macaroni and Cheese
- Spinach Artichoke Ravioli
- Crockpot Mac and Cheese
- Mac and Cheese Kielbasa
- Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
- Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
- Spaghetti Carbonara
- Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
COOKING SUPPLIES
- Stainless steel skillet
- Pasta Strainer
- Clip-On Pot Strainer
- Wooden Utensils
- Stainless Steel Pasta Server
- Rotary Parmesan Cheese Grater (restaurant style)
What are some of your favorite FAST meals for those crazy weekday nights? Here are a few of ours:
- Baked Chimichangas
- Baked Ravioli
- Garlic Cheddar Chicken Strips
- Spaghetti Carbonara
- Cashew Chicken
- Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
- Baked Ranch Chicken
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Looks like a great recipe and LOVE your cutting board. Where could I find one like it?
Thanks Heather! I actually added the wording to just a regular cutting board I already had. Tutorial coming soon!
1 cup of butter? Seems like a lot.
It sure is a lot…I always use less too usually with great results.
Went out and bought some shrimp so I could duplicate. But 1 cup of butter, I think NOT!!! I used 2T and it was delicious!
Good to know Gale! That is a great way to make it so much healthier!
I made shrimp scampi for the first time a few months ago and was so happy that my family approved. I’ll have to try out your recipe!
This looks delicious! Next #Thursketti maybe… :)
I give up! Where the is the recipe?? All links only show me pictures and comments. I’m hungry! Lol
I just email it to you.
I’m having the same issue – I can’t see the recipe! Could you please help?
You may have to use a desktop or laptop to access it. Hope this helps.
So delicious and really flavorful! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, fam really enjoyed it! Will surely make this again! Well done!
Allyssa- It really is so flavorful!
I love shrimp scampi!! Recipes that use shrimp are always my favorite & they add so much flavor.
Natalie-They really do add so much flavor.
Simple, easy, but so tasty! Even though it’s pasta, it doesn’t feel heavy. It’s a great weeknight meal & for my picky eaters, I just take their shrimp :)
Kristyn- It really is a lighter meal.