Shrimp Scampi

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This shrimp scampi recipe features flavorful sautéed shrimp in a garlicky, buttery white wine sauce tossed with pasta for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1/2 cup butter
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cloves minced garlic
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
4 lemon wedges

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain; transfer pasta to a serving bowl and keep warm.
3 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in shrimp and garlic; cook and stir until shrimp turns pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
4 Stir in white wine and pepper; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 30 seconds.
5 Pour shrimp with sauce over pasta in the serving bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
6 Serve with lemon wedges.