Description
A festive and delicious shrimp scampi recipe perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, simmering for a few minutes.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and parsley, mixing well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- Fresh herbs can enhance the flavor; consider adding basil or thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Christmas, Shrimp, Scampi, Festive, Recipe