Lemon Garlic Scampi Pasta Recipe

Preparation Time: 10m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 4

May 31, 2024 4.8

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:

1 Pasta Preparation
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; drain.
2 Cook Scampi
In a pan, heat oil and half the butter, sauté scampi until just cooked through and set aside.
3 Aromatic Base
Add remaining butter to the pan. Sauté garlic until golden, then deglaze with white wine.
4 Combine and Emulsify
Return scampi to the pan, add lemon juice and zest, and toss with pasta. Warm through to meld flavours.
5 Serve
Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.