Summer Shrimp Scampi Pasta

This simple pasta is loaded with shrimp, bathed in a white wine and garlic butter sauce, with the addition of sweet and juicy summer tomatoes and herbs.

Course pasta

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 843kcal

Author Kylie Mazon-Chambers

Ingredients

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound 16/20 count shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt, as needed
Freshly ground black pepper, as needed
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1½ cups dry white wine
Juice from 1 medium lemon
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ½” pieces
¾ pound spaghetti
¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup julienned basil leaves
3 tablespoons chopped chives

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Instructions

Place a large sauté pan over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and heat through. Season the shrimp on both sides with salt and pepper and arrange in the pan.
Sauté on both sides until pink and no longer translucent, about 1½ minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside on a plate.
Return the pan to medium-high heat; add the remaining oil and heat through. Add the garlic and tomatoes. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Pour the wine into the pan and let it reduce by about half. Add the lemon juice and stir, cooking for about 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat. Whisk in the butter one piece at a time, stirring until melted and emulsified into the sauce.
Bring a large pot of water to the boil; add the salt and bring back to the boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup (237g) of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
Return the shrimp to the scampi sauce. Add the shrimp and sauce, ½ cup (118g) of the pasta cooking water, half the parsley, basil and chives, tossing to combine. Season to taste with salt.
Top with the remaining fresh herbs and serve.

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Notes

You can always swap in your favorite noodle shape like angel hair, linguine or pappardelle for this recipe in place of the spaghetti.

Try adding additional seasonal summer ingredients like corn or sautéed slices of zucchini.

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