This shrimp scampi is so delicious… I think it’s better than a restaurant. It has the perfect balance of butter, lemon, garlic and Parmesan cheese. This is a go to dinner recipe, it is super easy to put together and cooks in no time.
Shrimp Scampi
July 1, 2021
: 30 min
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 fresh lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 pound angel hair pasta
Directions
- Step 1 Cook angel hair pasta according to the package
- Step 2 Heat olive oil in pan
- Step 3 Add shrimp and cook until no longer pink, remove from pan and set aside
- Step 4 Reduce heat and add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes
- Step 5 Add chicken broth, lime juice and Italian seasoning, cook for 5-10 minutes or until reduces by 1/2
- Step 6 Reduce heat to low and add butter
- Step 7 Add shrimp and parsley to pan.
- Step 8 Season to taste with salt and pepper
- Step 9 Add cooked noodles, stir until combined
- Step 10 Top with parmesan cheese