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creamy shrimp scampi pasta in a pan with garlic, butter and juicy shrimp.
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Creamy Shrimp Scampi Pasta

This creamy Shrimp Scampi Pasta is loaded with garlic, butter, and juicy shrimp. Instructions included to make it with or without wine.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta such as linguini or farfalle, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½-1 pound shrimp (medium to large size) peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1½ cups dry white wine (or broth) see note below
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1½ cups fresh parmesan cheese (finely grated)
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 8 ounces of pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook the shrimp: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ½ pound of peeled and deveined shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  • Sauté the garlic: In the same pan, add 6 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
  • Deglaze with wine (or broth) and lemon: Pour in 1½ cups dry white wine (or broth - see note below) and ¼ cup lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half.
  • Season the sauce: Stir in 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  • Add cream, cheese, and butter: Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons butter. Continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Combine shrimp and sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the pan. Let everything simmer together for 5–10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • Toss with pasta and serve: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and gently toss to coat. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Shrimp Scampi Pasta Without Wine: 
Option 1: Use 1 ½ cups chicken broth plus an extra tablespoon of lemon juice (in addition to the ¼ cup of lemon juice already in the recipe).
Option 2: Use 1 ½ cups white grape juice plus 1-2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or lemon juice.