Shrimp Scampi Recipe
This delicious seafood pasta is easy to make and pairs well with crisp white wines like Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 pounds large shrimp with shells
- 1 cup dry white wine, divided
- 3 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley
- 8 ounces linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a pot of salted water. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Strain and set aside.
- Peel the shrimp and place the shells in a large skillet with 1/2 cup of white wine. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until wine is slightly reduced.
- Remove the shells and set the remaining wine aside in a bowl for later.
- In the same pan, add the olive oil and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and stir frequently until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the simmered white wine back to the pan, along with another 1/2 cup of white wine, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let simmer until reduced by half.
- Add shrimp. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until they turn lightly pink, about 3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp or they'll become chewy.
- Remove from heat. Add 2 tablespoons of reserved pasta water and the lemon juice, and stir together. Add pasta and parsley and mix to coat. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
Simmering the shells in the wine will add more flavor. But if you prefer to skip the work of peeling the shrimp, then you can use pre-peeled shrimp.
For extra sauce, add more of the reserved pasta water.