30-Minute Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta
30-Minute Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta is a quick and delicious dish that transports you to a sun-drenched Italian terrace. Featuring tender shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With its vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation, it’s sure to impress anyone at your dinner table—all ready in just half an hour!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add shrimp and cook until pink (about 3 minutes).
- Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp mixture and stir gently. If needed, add reserved pasta water gradually to reach desired consistency.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet with shrimp and toss gently to coat with sauce.
- Plate the dish and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 235g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding cherry tomatoes or spinach. - To make it gluten-free, substitute angel hair with gluten-free pasta alternatives.