Kittencal's Lemon Shrimp Scampi With Angel Hair Pasta Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this restaurant-quality Lemon Shrimp Scampi! This recipe delivers a burst of bright lemon flavor, succulent shrimp, and perfectly cooked angel hair pasta in just 22 minutes. Easily customizable to your spice preference – use fresh garlic or chili flakes for a fiery kick. The secret? Perfectly patted-dry shrimp ensure a luscious, flavorful sauce. Get ready for a truly *amazing* dish!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 842.1 kcal
Protein 114g
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Ingredients for Kittencal's Lemon Shrimp Scampi With Angel Hair Pasta

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How to Make Kittencal's Lemon Shrimp Scampi With Angel Hair Pasta

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste).
  3. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and add 1 pound of shrimp (patted completely dry with paper towels).
  5. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
  6. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  7. Add 1 pound cooked angel hair pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
  8. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Kittencal's Lemon Shrimp Scampi!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

79 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

68g

Carbs

31g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Kittencal's Lemon Shrimp Scampi With Angel Hair Pasta?

Kittencal's Lemon Shrimp Scampi With Angel Hair Pasta takes about 32 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 22 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Kittencal's Lemon Shrimp Scampi With Angel Hair Pasta?

Kittencal's Lemon Shrimp Scampi With Angel Hair Pasta has approximately 842.1 calories per serving, with about 114 g protein, 31 g carbohydrates and 39 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Kittencal's Lemon Shrimp Scampi With Angel Hair Pasta?

The key ingredients for Kittencal's Lemon Shrimp Scampi With Angel Hair Pasta are Butter, Green Onions, Garlic, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, Lemon Zest, Fresh Lemon Juice. See the full list with measurements above.

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