Shrimp Scampi Bowls With Garlic Bread
This Shrimp Scampi Bowl combines succulent shrimp with a flavorful garlic-butter sauce over a bed of pasta, topped with fresh parsley and served with crispy garlic bread on the side. It's a delightful and satisfying meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 skillet
- 1 pasta strainer
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Ensure shrimp is fresh and properly cleaned to enhance flavor.
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) For an extra kick, feel free to add more red pepper flakes.
- ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 loaf French bread (for garlic bread)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (for garlic bread)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garlic bread)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the linguine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt. Cut the French bread in half lengthwise and spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over each half. Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute, making sure not to burn the garlic.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine with the shrimp and sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Divide the shrimp scampi mixture into bowls and serve with slices of garlic bread on the side.
Notes
For an extra kick, feel free to add more red pepper flakes.
You can substitute the pasta with zucchini noodles for a lighter version.
Ensure shrimp is fresh and properly cleaned to enhance flavor.
If you prefer, you can add vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach to the shrimp scampi for added nutrition.