10-Minute Easy Shrimp Scampi
Easy shrimp scampi recipe with fettuccine is a one skillet weeknight meal that's ready in under 10-minutes. Served with a buttery garlic sauce.
Servings 4 people
Calories 390kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¾ pound fettuccine
- Chopped fresh parsley optional
- Grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- In a large ovenproof skillet, combine shrimp, butter, garlic, red pepper flakes and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the water starts boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package directions.
- Place the skillet in the oven and bake until the butter is melted and the shrimp is opaque, about 9-11 minutes. Remove skillet from the oven.
- Reserve one cup of pasta water and set aside. Drain the pasta.
- Add the pasta to the skillet and toss until the noodles and completely coated with the butter. Add the pasta water a little at a time to thin out the sauce if needed.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 1771mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 1.1g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 10.7mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2.2mg