Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Everyone around my house loves these types of delicious pasta dishes! You will enjoy this Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe. Perfect for those busy weeknights! Made with Garlic, Red Pepper, and Pasta.

You won’t believe how easily this comes together in just 15 minutes – perfect for those busy weeknights!

Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Prep Time: 7 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Total Time: 22 Minutes Servings: 4 Servings

There are often when dinner is always a question. I can plan by using my meal plan, but things happen and my planned meals get pushed to the side.

I have a few meals that I keep in my “back pocket” (so to speak), that scream I am here and are easy to make. This Easy Weeknight Shrimp Scampi recipe is one of them.

If you have fresh shrimp, wonderful! But similarly, you can always replace it with frozen shrimp. To defrost shrimp, simply place the shrimp in a bowl covered in a lukewarm water bath. It will take minutes to defrost as you are prepping other ingredients for this meal.

By the time the pasta water has come to a boil, the shrimp should be defrosted enough to cook. Shrimp scampi has to be one of the easiest ways to prepare shrimp. 

This is another reason I prefer meal planning. It does keep me sane.

Top Ingredients Needed

Please note that a full list of ingredients and a printable version of this recipe is available below.

• Shrimp – I love extra-large or jumbo shrimp in this recipe! They’re fat and juicy and perfect for a shrimp scampi! If you can find wild-caught shrimp, please cook with those. 
• Olive oil and butter – Using this combination to cook the shrimp will provide the buttery flavor without the butter burning in the pan.
• Fresh garlic – Use garlic gloves and not freshly chopped garlic from a jar. You will notice a better taste.
• White wine – Go for a dry and crisp white wine for cooking this dish—a sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio works well. You can also substitute using chicken stock.

What Type of Shrimp to Buy

I recommend cooking frozen raw shrimp. First, it is cheaper than its counterpart. Second, it is pure convenience to have a bag of frozen shrimp in your freezer whenever you need it.

But, did you know??? The shrimp they sell at the counter is just about always frozen and thawed. So you might as well buy it frozen and defrost it yourself to save money!

How To Make This Shrimp Scampi Recipe

STEP ONE: The first thing you need to do is heat your olive oil in a skillet. Give it a few minutes on medium-high. Next, add the shrimp and cook for 5-7 minutes.

STEP TWO: At this point, I would suggest that you cook your pasta now. Making sure that both will be done roughly around the same time.

STEP THREE: Remove the shrimp and add the garlic to the oil. Cook for 2 minutes. Reduce heat and add the shrimp, lemon juice, veggies, spices, and butter. If using wine: Reduce heat, add the shrimp, lemon juice, spices, and one cup of wine.

STEP FOUR: Simmer until wine volume is reduced by half and then add butter. Once the pasta is done cooking, drain it and add to the shrimp pan, tossing to coat thoroughly with the oil-butter mixture and spices. 

Other Easy Weeknight Meals

Ginger Garlic Pork Meatballs Recipe

Easy Weeknight Barbecue Meatloaf Recipe

Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Bake Recipe

Easy Apple Raisin Smothered Pork Chops

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