Description

Olive Garden shrimp scampi features tender shrimp, fresh asparagus, and angel hair pasta tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with white wine, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or as a homemade alternative. Easily made gluten-free, low-carb, or vegan.

Ingredients

For the Dish:

– 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch segments

– 1 pound angel hair pasta (substitute zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash for low-carb diets)

– ¼ cup olive oil, divided

– 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

– 1 tsp kosher salt

– ½ tsp coarse ground black pepper

For the Sauce:

– 4 garlic cloves, minced

– ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

– ½ cup dry white wine (substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth if preferred)

– 3 tbsp unsalted butter (substitute plant-based butter for vegan diets)

– 1 tbsp flour

– 1½ cups heavy cream (substitute coconut cream for vegan diets)

– 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

– 1½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese (substitute nutritional yeast for vegan diets)

Optional Garnishes:

– Fresh parsley, chopped

– Red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a simmer. Add asparagus and boil for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in ice water.
Add angel hair pasta to the same pot and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside with the pasta.
Lower the heat to medium. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; stir and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add white wine, stirring to scrape the bottom of the pot. Reduce by half, about 5–7 minutes.
Mash butter and flour together, then add to the pot. Whisk well until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until thickened.
Add Parmesan cheese, cooked pasta, shrimp, and asparagus to the sauce. Toss to coat well.
Top with additional Parmesan or garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes before serving.

Notes

– Use fresh ingredients: Fresh garlic and lemon juice provide maximum aroma and flavor. Substitute dried spices if needed, but use half the amount.

– Prevent overcooking: Avoid overcooking the shrimp to maintain its juiciness. Store pasta and sauce separately if not serving immediately.

– Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat to prevent curdling of the cream. Avoid microwaving if possible.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course / Pasta
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired / Comfort Food

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: ~500
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 150mg