Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Enjoying freshly made pasta spiced up with shrimp scampi.

A quick, easy, and fancy pasta recipe with the right amount of lemon, garlic, Creole-seasoned shrimp, and Parmesan delivers an incredible weeknight meal! Add garlic bread and a salad for a complete meal.

Course Main

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 550kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

⅓ pound (140g) angel hair pasta
1 pound (450g) jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon (4-5g) Creole seasoning or more as needed (or Italian seasoning)
2-3 tablespoons (28-42g) unsalted butter
½ medium onion, diced
1-2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon (8-10g) minced garlic
½ teaspoon (2-3g) red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons (4g) chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons (8-10g) Creole seasoning (adjust to taste)
1 lemon, juiced
¾-1 cup (177-236ml) chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup (120g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

Start by boiling angel hair pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package instructions (3-5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
Melt a tablespoon of butter in a large skillet. Generously season the shrimp with Creole, Italian, or your favorite seasoning. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, and set aside.
Add more butter to the skillet, followed by the onions, garlic, tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Pour in the chicken stock, parsley, and lemon juice, and stir until combined—season with the Creole seasoning and salt.
Add the cooked pasta to the pan and gently mix it well so the pasta is completely covered with the sauce. Adjust seasonings and salt to taste.
Return shrimp to the pan, and serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges.

Notes

Slightly undercooked pasta is better than overcooked because it will be heated up again when assembled.
Feel free to replace the angel hair pasta with your favorite version. Simply adjust the cooking time.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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