Quick Shrimp Scampi: A Deliciously Easy Weeknight Dinner
Quick Shrimp Scampi is a delicious and easy recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup white wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp, cooking until pink and opaque.
- Pour in the white wine, stirring until slightly reduced.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti and parsley with the shrimp mixture; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Quick Shrimp Scampi, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal