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Creamy prawn scampi pasta is a quick pasta recipe where prawn or shrimp is tossed in a garlic, butter and white wine sauce. Simple, yet indulgent, this recipe is perfect for date night or a quick dinner.
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Creamy Prawn Scampi Pasta (Step by Step Video)

Creamy prawn scampi pasta is a quick pasta recipe where prawn or shrimp is tossed in a garlic, butter and white wine sauce. Simple, yet indulgent, this recipe is perfect for date night or a quick dinner.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3 Portions
Calories 772kcal
Author Richa

Ingredients

  • 200 grams Frozen large Prawns
  • 250 grams Dried Tagliatelle pasta or any other long strand pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Butter divided
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil divided
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 5 Garlic Cloves minced
  • ½ cup Dry White Wine
  • Zest and juice of 1 Lemon
  • ¾ cup Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley finely chopped
  • Grated Parmesan for topping

Instructions

  • Transfer prawns to a bowl and cover with water. Set aside for 15 minutes or till they are completely thawed. Wash a few times with water and pat dry.
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions till al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Wash with cold water to avoid the pasta from sticking together and set aside.
  • Heat a tablespoon of olive oil and butter in a pan and add the prawns. Sprinkle salt and pepper and cook the prawns for 3-4 minutes till almost cooked through. Transfer the prawns to a plate and set aside.
  • In the same pan, heat the remaining butter and olive oil and add the garlic. Cook the garlic on low heat for a minute till fragrant and pour in the white wine. Simmer the wine till reduced (see video) and add the lemon zest and juice, and the reserved pasta water. Simmer the sauce for a minute or two and add the cooked prawns. Pour in the cream and simmer for a minute to let the sauce thicken. Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well. Season with more salt according to taste. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately topped with parmesan.

Notes

  • Wine: I like to use a dry white wine like sauvignon blanc. Fruity or sweet wine don't work well in this recipe
  • Frozen Prawns: Frozen prawns have an advantage of being deveined and cleaned so they help save time while making this recipe, with the same great taste

Nutrition

Calories: 772kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 320mg | Sodium: 562mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1151IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 4mg