Are you craving a dreamy pasta dish enriched with seafood? The shrimp scampi with spaghetti smothered in a velvety aromatic sauce is a gourmet meal you can easily make at home. As you try each bite, you can feel the aroma of garlic, parsley, and fresh basil overpowering your senses.
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The herbal solid note is accompanied by the buttery aroma, a symphony of flavors that guarantees gourmet enjoyment. To add a velvety touch, we cooked the shrimp in butter and olive oil. Oh, and did we mention the aromatic sauce enhanced with wine? It infused the spaghetti with a ton of flavor, complementing its neutral flavor profile.
This dish is easy to make and perfect if you are craving pasta or want to impress your family and friends with your skills. Grab your apron and start your culinary journey now!
What makes this recipe so unique?
The intense buttery and herbal flavors are what makes this recipe so unique. We cooked the shrimp in butter for that extra creamy touch and added a mix of solid herbs to complement the seafood. The simple yet flavorful sauce is the secret trick for this pasta dish. Also, the shrimp is cooked separately and then combined with the sauce, allowing them to boil to perfection.
Can I substitute shrimp?
This pasta recipe is very versatile, and you can develop various versions. Cubed and cooked chicken is an excellent choice for a slightly different version. If you prefer a vegetarian pasta dish, stick with fried tofu.
What to serve it with?
The shrimp scampi with spaghetti goes perfectly with a refreshing side salad. A zesty vinaigrette perfectly complements the butter, herbs, and seafood mix. Pour a glass of white wine to round up this gourmet meal.
Can I make it ahead of time?
Storing the prepared dish in the fridge is not recommended, as it might become mushy. However, you can prepare the ingredients separately and combine them when ready to serve. Make the sauce with shrimp and heat it with the cooked pasta when you want to enjoy this meal.
Ingredients
- Linguine Pasta
- Shrimp
- Olive Oil
- Garlic Minced
- White Cooking Wine
- Oregano
- Chicken Broth
- Parsley Chopped
- Fresh Basil Chopped
- Butter
- Onion
- Salt And Pepper To Taste
Instructions:
Step 1. To prepare the shrimp, wash, devein, and peel them—season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2. Cook the pasta according to the instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 3. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high. Add the shrimp and cook until they are thoroughly cooked. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
Step 4. Add the remaining butter and chopped Onion. Cook until the Onion softens.
Step 5. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add white cooking wine and cook until it is reduced by half.
Step 6. Add basil, oregano, parsley, and chicken broth.
Step 7. Add the cooked shrimp and pasta. Mix well to coat in the sauce. Serve and enjoy!
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Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti
The intense buttery and herbal flavors are what makes this recipe so unique. We cooked the shrimp in butter for that extra creamy touch and added a mix of solid herbs to complement the seafood. The simple yet flavorful sauce is the secret trick for this pasta dish. Also, the shrimp is cooked separately and then combined with the sauce, allowing them to boil to perfection.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Linguine Pasta
- 1 lb. Shrimp Peeled Deveined With The Tails On Or Off
- 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 4 tsp. Garlic Minced
- ¼ cup White Cooking Wine
- ½ tsp. Oregano
- ½ cup Chicken Broth
- ¼ cup Parsley Chopped
- 2 tbsp. Fresh Basil Chopped
- 4 tbsp. Butter
- ½ Onion Chopped
- Salt And Pepper To Taste
Instructions
- To prepare the shrimp, wash, devein, and peel them—season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high. Add the shrimp and cook until they are thoroughly cooked. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
- Add the remaining butter and chopped Onion. Cook until the Onion softens.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add white cooking wine and cook until it is reduced by half.
- Add basil, oregano, parsley, and chicken broth.
- Add the cooked shrimp and pasta. Mix well to coat in the sauce. Serve and enjoy!
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Marie Rayner is a retired Chef, freelance writer, recipe developer, food blogger, and Cookbook author. She makes her home in Chester, UK, where she lives with her husband, Todd, and their much beloved English Cocker, Mitzie. Her motto is “Life is far too short to eat bad food,” and her goal is to share delicious and easy recipes which anyone can enjoy and cook in the comfort of their own home.
