Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Scampi Pasta
A zesty and elegant pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp, garlic, and lemon, tossed in a buttery white wine sauce. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pasta, shrimp, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 200 g pasta
- 300 g shrimp
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
The pan we’d use for this → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Skillet Picks + Buying Guide
Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →
Equipment for this recipe
Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 200 g pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 4 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 300 g peeled and deveined shrimp, 1/2 cup white wine, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Step 4: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until pasta is well coated and sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 5: Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
