Description
Indulge in the luxurious taste of Shrimp Scampi Garlic Cream Pasta, a dish that effortlessly combines creamy garlic-lemon sauce with succulent shrimp and baked pasta. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to elegant gatherings. The delightful blend of flavors, paired with a cheesy crust, makes this dish an instant crowd-pleaser. With easy preparation steps and common ingredients, you can impress your family and guests in under 40 minutes. Treat yourself to a comforting bowl of Shrimp Scampi Garlic Cream Pasta that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (deveined)
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-moisture mozzarella (shredded)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in well-salted boiling water until just shy of al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and half the butter; sear shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until opaque; set aside.
- Melt remaining butter in the same skillet; sauté garlic and red pepper flakes briefly.
- Add wine and lemon juice; simmer to reduce slightly.
- Toss cooked pasta with sauce, half the cheeses, shrimp, and parsley.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish; top with remaining cheeses.
- Bake at 375°F for about 15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg