Lemon Shrimp Scampi Pasta
I don’t know how those of you living in the cold states are doing it.
Promise you won’t hate me? The weather where I live near San Francisco was a beautiful 68 degrees today. And it’s the middle of January. I know!
Looking at some of your Instagram pictures this winter has me a wee bit jealous of your snowy yards and cozy, cold nights. But I secretly know there is no WAY I could cut it living in the snow. Scraping ice off my car? Shoveling the driveway? Icy roads? Heck no! Even in our 60 degree weather the local news is still freaking out about our supposed “cold weather”. Don’t believe me? Watch this hilarious Jimmy Kimmel clip that has had me cracking up all week. Pretty much sums us Californian’s up.
Living in this warm weather can sometimes get my culinary seasons off. Instead of craving heavy stews I’m craving lemony pasta dishes. Enter in my garlicy, lemony shrimp scampi pasta. It is light and full of flavor. I use my Perfect-Every-Time Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe to make sure the shrimp turns out tender and perfectly cooked. Don’t forget to serve it with homemade garlic bread and a glass of white wine.
This recipe comes together so fast that after eating it for dinner last night I had enough time to go on a walk with my mister and dogs. And it was so nice out I only had to wear yoga capri pants and a long sleeve shirt. Don’t hate me! You promised you wouldn’t hate me!
If you’re surrounded by snow and ice I’m sending warm thoughts your way. Spring should be here soon enough : )
Lemon Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen peeled & deveined medium to large size shrimp, thawed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves finely chopped, about 1 tablespoon
- zest of 1 lemon, about 2 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup white wine, I like chardonnay or sauvignon blanc
- juice of 1 lemon, about 3 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Make the shrimp marinade by mixing the olive olive oil, chopped garlic, lemon zest, salt & pepper in a medium size bowl. Add in the shrimp and toss to combine. Cover and allow to marinate for 30 minutes on your counter. You’re marinating on the counter so the shrimp will be room temperature, which will allow for even cooking under the broiler.
- 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper*. Lay the shrimp in a single layer.
- 3. Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. After adding the pasta, turn your broiler on high with rack in top position.
- 4. In a medium size pan over medium high heat, cook the remaining oil mixture from the marinade for 1 minute. Pour in the white wine, and reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
- 5. While the wine is reducing, broil shrimp until they just start to turn pink, anywhere from 3-6 minutes depending on the size of your shrimp. Remove from oven when done cooking.
- 6. To the sauce, add in the butter, heavy cream, lemon juice and paremesan cheese. Stir to combine, and taste if it needs more salt and pepper. Add in cooked pasta and parsley, toss to combine. If needed, add in pasta cooking water to thin the sauce.
- 7. Serve pasta warm topped with shrimp. Will keep for 1 week in an airtight container.
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Maybe I’m crazy but I keep rereading these directions and don’t see where you add in the lemon juice? Help?
Hi Sara! You’re right! Silly me. Add it in at the same time as the butter, heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Sorry for leaving that out! I’ve fixed the recipe, thanks so much for letting me know. Hope you enjoy the recipe if you try it, it’s one of my favorites. Perfect for spring time. I’m making shrimp for dinner tonight too! But I’m working on a baked coconut shrimp recipe. I’ve almost got it perfect. Have a great rest of your night : )
I would make one change – which I did – I used whole wheat pasta. Overall, well done – thank you.
My family’s staple dish is “garlicky prawny pasta” as we like to call it. It’s the only dish my little brother can make (he’s 11) and he literally eats such huge portions I’m sure he’s going to wake up one day as a prawn! Next time I do it for him I’m going to marinade the prawns as you suggest to give them extra flavour- delicious :)
That’s a great name for it! I love when you have fun family names for stuff. My husband and I call eggs-over-easy “dippy eggs”. It’s so funny when we go out to breakfast and they ask how I like my eggs and I say “Dippy…I mean, errrrr, over easy.” Ha! That’s so sweet your 11 year old brother can cook. I’m impressed. Hope your brother likes this marinade!
Lucky you, it’s so cold here! All that I crave are stews and soups, but I think I could make room for some of this pasta. It looks delicious, and I’m betting that your homemade garlic bread would take it over the top! ;-)
I’m feeling so lucky. It’s 74 degrees and sunny out right now. Gorgeous! Sending warm thoughts your way. And thanks for the compliments on the pasta : )
yup! totally NOT enjoying this winter with all the snow and ice….LOVE the pasta!
Thanks Sarah! Sending warm thoughts your way : )
Absolutely fell in love with SF when I visited there a few years ago and I would totally trade ya for our NE coast weather hehe ;) Although this yummy looking shrimp lemon scampi has definitely helped brighten things up and sounds awesome for dinner tonight! Pinning & have a great weekend Natalie:)
Totally jealous Natalie! Wish we have temperatures anywhere near the 60s! I saw the clip as well and couldn’t stop laughing!! But you know what, you guys probably have it tougher than us during the spring and summer-ha!
The lemon shrimp pasta looks delicious! I would eat it for dinner any day:)
SO jealous of your warm weather! I wish I could transport myself to California right about now. This pasta looks so delicious. Maybe I’ll make some and pretend I am in warm, sunny California :-).
This is my favorite food:SHRIMP! I love the combination of shrimp, pasta and lemon, so yummy. Your pictures are awesome :)
Thanks Anna! I love shrimp too, especially cooked this way. So light and full of flavor. You’re too sweet! And thanks for liking my pictures, that’s probably the best compliment you can give me : )
Yum! I love shrimp scampi over pasta! Your photos are gorgeous. And, yes, I am jealous! We are totally hibernating over here in Michigan. Brrr.
Thanks Kelly! I bet Michigan is extra double cold this time of year. Make this pasta and dream of spring being just around the corner. Sending warm vibes up your way!
I’m so jelly belly you living in CA. I’m on the opposite side of the country, CT. Yup, one of those trying to survive the cold. :)
This dish gives me hope that summer is right around the corner. Love lemon and pasta together. Unfortunately my husband does not like shrimp, but I can easily leave that out and still have a delicious vegetarian dinner (although lemon scampi pasta is not nearly as exciting as the shrimp version). ;)
Would it help to hear that I’m a little jelly of your snow? Lake Tahoe has gotten any barely snow this year, which means not many good ski weekends. #firstworldproblems Sending warm thoughts your way! And thanks for your compliments on my pasta! And if your husband doesn’t like shrimp, that means even more shrimp for you! Haha!
Nat, this looks amazing! You’re making me hungry ;) I’m going to have to try this next week!
Thanks Ellen! I’m so glad you read little recipe blog! You just made my day. If you make this you will love it : )
luckily we don’t have a driveway to shovel or a car to scrape, but our January “warm” days are in the 40’s! even though the weather is cold, I wouldn’t mind this summery shrimp dish right now :)
40 degrees is a heck of a lot colder than almost 70! I would be living in my Uggs and scarf non stop, and drinking lots of hot tea and cocoa.
This will be a perfect dinner for this weekend. That video is so funny…”look at my hair…its blowing…” haha! Have a good weekend!
You should definitely make this over the weekend. Perfect for you! Ken would love it too, especially if you make him a whole loaf of garlic bread to himself. Haha! I love that video too, “Are those clouds? Yup, I think those are clouds.”
Yum, this looks amazing! Love the sound of the pasta dish- lemon, garlic and parsley is the best flavour combo with prawns! :)
This dish is very similar…http://whatjessicabakednext.wordpress.com/2013/10/09/authentic-spaghetti-gamberi/
Thanks Jessica. Lemon, garlic and shrimp go so well together. One of my favorite flavor combinations. Going to check out your recipe now : )
Just this morning I was watching The Today Show and saw the temps in California and then said to myself “I gotta move there.” Living in the South I don’t think I’d ever survive up North! Shrimp + pasta is my thing and of course I instantly noticed the garlic bread in the background. Yes, please!
You must come to California! I live 30 minutes from San Francisco, 40 minutes from the beach, 3 hours from Lake Tahoe and skiing, 2 hours from Yosemite, it’s insane. Sometimes I forget how lucky I am. My weekends are always full of fun day trips and adventures. Glad you noticed the garlic bread, you’re good Leah ; ) Hurray for carbs with carbs!
My favorite city is San Francisco! So jealous :) this pasta looks so creamy and wonderful!! I always forget about shrimp scampi – must add it to my list!
I just love San Francisco too. I went to college at SF State, so I’ve spent a ton of time there. We live about 30 minutes away, and so there’s always lots to do on the weekends. I love it. If you’re even in town I can show you some of my little known favorite spots!
One of my favorite dishes ever. Looks so yummy. I bet it’s really good with that garlic bread. That clip is funny. I am very jealous of your wonderful weather. Here is NJ they’re promising more snow again this weekend. :( Have a wonderful weekend Natalie :)
One of my favorite dishes too Kathy! I make it a lot in the summer, but around here it has been feeling like spring. Would you believe me if I told you we still sleep with our window open and overhead fan on? I know! We love fresh air at night, and living in California I can sleep with the window open pretty much year round. If it’s really cold, I might only open it 2 inches, but it’s still open : ) Enjoy the snow for me! Put pictures on Instagram so I can live vicariously through you. You have a good weekend too!