We all have different tastes, I know that. But, I think we can all agree that it’s THE KIDS that really have the different tastes. Sometimes it’s a battle to prepare meals that will result in not one complaint from anyone. One food which all of us like, is shrimp. My kids are really picky when it comes to fish and seafood, so shrimp is often our go-to – so we have it at least once every two weeks.
When I make this Garlic Shrimp Scampi recipe – I actually get cheers from the kids. So I fully admit that after a few days of complaints and forks pushing around food with looks like I’m torturing them into a slow death – I make this recipe just to boost my own ego. It’s the little things …
Garlic Shrimp Scampi is very simple to make, and takes little time as well. So it fits well even for the days when the schedule is bursting with activities. Just make sure to defrost and drain the shrimp ahead of time, and it can be made in minutes.
Enjoy!
- 8 oz of pasta {I used angel hair}
- 1 lbs of large/medium package pre-cooked shrimp deveined and peeled if needed
- 2 tbps butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped basil or parsley
- 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt/pepper to taste
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Cook the pasta according to the box directions. Best to leave it al dente.
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In the meantime, melt the butter in medium/high heat. Add the shrimp and garlic, cook 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add the lemon juice and finish cooking the shrimp until it's pink, which will take about 2 minutes.
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Once the pasta is cooked and drained, add it to a serving bowl. Stir in the olive oil, toss gently to coat {More olive oil may be needed}.
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Add the parmesan cheese.
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Pour the shrimp over the pasta and toss once more.
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Garnish with the basil or parsley and serve immediately.
Stephanie R says
Shrimp scampi is one of my favorite foods, but I have ever cooked it before I totally need to make this!
Omid says
yummy…i can’t wait to give this a try, simple to make and most likely it’s delicious
Vanessa N says
yummy looks delicious
Melinda Jana says
I love garlic shrimp. One of the most delicious ways to enjoy shrimp
Joy D says
I have to give this quick and simple to make dish a try. I love shrimp.
Jennifer Lo says
Great dish!
Tara Gauthier says
I love how easy this is to make, with not too many ingredients yet it looks absolutely divine like it was ordered in a restaurant. My kids won’t eat shrimp but hubby and I would love this!
Lynda Cook says
This would also be very good made with spaghetti squash as well, think I am going to try that!!
Chandra O'Connor says
Yummy, I made something similar tonight but I didn’t have pasta so I used zucchini, tasty but not as pretty looking.
Lynda Cook says
This looks really good, I would like to make this with spaghetti squash
Treen Goodwin says
This looks scrumptious , thanks for sharing the recipe , a must try , my hubby would love this 🙂 maybe a Valentines supper idea 🙂
Athena says
This looks so good!!
Debbie White female says
I love shrimp and angel hair pasta so the combination sounds wonderful and this looks so delicious!
Mary says
Made this for dinner tonight, it was delicious. Will make again for sure.
Alvin L says
OMG!!! This is sooo goood I made this because I had leftover whole wheat pasta and I had no other sol sol is looking for recipe with items that I had and this one did not call for white wine so I gave it a try. I’m so happy I did. Thanks for this Excellent recipe.
Alvin L says
* sol sol * = Sauce ! Sorry my bad