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Garlic Shrimp Scampi Recipe

A light, buttery shrimp scampi served over tender angel hair pasta, bursting with garlic, white wine, and Parmesan for a simple elegant meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8 ounce package angel hair pasta
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 ½ pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ⅓ cup white wine
  • ¾ cup dry bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Strainer/colander
  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan and sauté the garlic until soft and fragrant. Remove the garlic pieces and discard so the sauce stays smooth.
  3. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for a moment.
  4. Sprinkle in the bread crumbs gradually, stirring until the sauce reaches your preferred thickness.
  5. Serve the buttery shrimp mixture over the cooked pasta and finish with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.