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Lemon Cream Shrimp Scampi - fresh shrimp in a rich, creamy sauce made with onion, white wine, and a splash of lemon. It’s hearty and filling, but still light. I could curl up with this dish!
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Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Shrimp are coated in a rich, creamy lemon sauce and paired with angel hair pasta in this easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe busting with flavor!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: shrimp scampi, shrimp scampi pasta
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small sweet onion , diced small
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 1 pound medium shrimp , peeled and deveined (thawed, if frozen)
  • lemon zest and juice from 1 large lemon
  • salt and pepper , to taste
  • pinch of cayenne pepper , optional
  • 1/3 cup creme fraiche
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions, about 4-5 minutes.
  • In the meantime, warm butter and olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high. Saute onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally until onions are soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add in the wine and cook until reduced, about 1 minute.
  • Add in the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes.
  • Toss in the lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add in the creme fraiche and stir until smooth.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the parsley and lemon juice.
  • Place some pasta on individual plates and top with some of the shrimp and pan sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 3mg