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Lemon Garlic Scampi Pasta Recipe
A vibrant medley of succulent scampi and tender pasta, enveloped in a buttery garlic-lemon sauce, awaits. This exquisite dish brings a touch of sophistication to any dinner table, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a luxurious weeknight feast.
Ingredients:
- 400g pasta
- 500g scampi tails, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 40g butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup white wine
- Juice and zest of one lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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1 Pasta Preparation
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; drain.
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2 Cook Scampi
In a pan, heat oil and half the butter, sauté scampi until just cooked through and set aside.
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3 Aromatic Base
Add remaining butter to the pan. Sauté garlic until golden, then deglaze with white wine.
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4 Combine and Emulsify
Return scampi to the pan, add lemon juice and zest, and toss with pasta. Warm through to meld flavours.
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5 Serve
Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.