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Plate of Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Pasta with parsley garnish

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Pasta

A creamy, garlicky, and buttery pasta dish featuring shrimp and asparagus, perfect for any weeknight meal or special occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 oz Spaghetti Can substitute with gluten-free pasta
  • 1 cup Asparagus Cut into 2-inch pieces
Sauce and Seasonings
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Divided
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic Mince
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
Proteins
  • 1 lb Shrimp Peeled and deveined
Finishing Touches
  • 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Freshly grated, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Fill a large pot with water and set it on high heat to boil for the spaghetti. Add a generous pinch of salt.
  2. Rinse and trim the asparagus, cutting it into 2-inch pieces.
  3. Mince the garlic.
  4. Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done. Pat them dry.
Cooking
  1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet; season with salt and pepper, then cook for 2-3 minutes, turning until pink and opaque.
  4. Add asparagus to the skillet and cook until just tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached. Finish with lemon juice, zest, and remaining butter.
Serving
  1. Remove from heat and toss through the fresh parsley.
  2. Serve hot, topped with freshly grated parmesan.
  3. Enjoy and share!

Notes

For best results, use high-quality shrimp and ensure not to overcook them. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.