Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Name: Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb. fettuccini; 1/2 stick (4 Tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided; 7 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 c. dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc; 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, plus 1/2 cup lemon juice (from about 2 lemons); 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

You can make this classic Italian pasta in less time than it takes delivery to arrive.

By Christopher MichelPublished: May 24, 2021

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

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Ingredients

1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. fettuccini
1/2 stick (4 Tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided
7 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, plus 1/2 cup lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Pat shrimp dry, then season with salt.
2. Step 2Cook pasta until just al dente, typically 1 to 2 minutes shorter than package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, just until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Step 4Reduce heat to medium-low. Add wine, lemon zest and juice, and red pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce begins to thicken, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Step 5Add fettuccini, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 tablespoon reserved pasta water. Cook, stirring, until sauce thickens and begins to coat pasta (add 1 tablespoon of additional pasta water at a time, if needed, to help create sauce). Serve garnished with parsley and black pepper.