Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi
Learn how to make Olive Garden-style Shrimp Scampi with health benefits, pairing tips, and storage advice.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp 16-20 count, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 cup dry white wine preferably Pinot Grigio
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
- Reserved pasta water
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preparing the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil
- Cook angel hair pasta according to package instructions, usually 4-5 minutes
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining
- Drain pasta but don't rinse it
Creating the Perfect Scampi Sauce
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat
- Add 4 tablespoons of butter and let it melt
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice, simmer for 3-4 minutes
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink
- Remove shrimp temporarily from the pan
Bringing It All Together
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce
- Return shrimp to the pan
- Add remaining butter and toss everything together
- Add pasta water as needed to achieve desired sauce consistency
- Season with salt and pepper
- Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese