How to Make Garlic Shrimp Scampi - A Step-by-Step Guide

Garlic Shrimp Scampi is a classic Italian-American dish that features succulent shrimp cooked in a flavorful garlic and butter sauce. This recipe is a perfect combination of simplicity and sophistication, making it an ideal dish for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. The recipe calls for a handful of ingredients and can be ready in 20 minutes, making it a go-to option for busy home cooks.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 ½ pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ⅓ cup white wine
  • ¾ cup dry bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and return pot to boil. Cook until al dente. Drain well.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter, saute garlic until tender, remove garlic and discard. Add shrimp and cook until colored pink. Stir in white wine. The bread crumbs are used as thickening, so stir in a little at a time until desired thickness is reached.
  • Serve shrimp over angel hair pasta, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    660 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 323mg
    • Sodium: 737mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 45g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 178mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 503mg