Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi

Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi

6 servings
This easy Italian copycat olive garden shrimp scampi made in less than 15 minutes consist of juicy shrimp, seasonings, garlic, butter, tossed with Angel Hair pasta.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz angel hair pasta
  • 1 pound shrimp

    raw, peeled and deveined

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ white onion

    sliced

  • 8 stalks asparagus

    freshly cut into 2 inch pieces

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper
  • 1 tomato chopped

    seeds removed

  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp parsley

    freshly chopped

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta as per the package instructions.

  2. 2

    Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. Once hot, add the onion and stir cook for about 1-2 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Then add the white wine, butter, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the shrimp and asparagus. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 1-2 minutes or until asparagus is just tender and shrimp is pink.

  5. 5

    Add in the cooked pasta and diced tomatoes into the skillet. Toss to coat with the shrimp.

  6. 6

    Top with grated parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley.

  7. 7

    Enjoy immediately.

Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi

Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi

25 min6 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving that beloved Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi but want to enjoy it in the comfort of your own home? This easy copycat recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors and comes together incredibly fast.

What makes this rendition truly special is its remarkable speed and simplicity, letting you achieve a rich, garlic-butter sauce and perfectly juicy shrimp in less than 15 minutes of cooking. It’s a testament to how quickly fresh ingredients can transform into a satisfying, flavorful meal without compromising on taste.

Prepare for a delightful culinary experience featuring tender angel hair pasta coated in a luxurious, aromatic sauce infused with fragrant garlic, rich butter, and a hint of dry white wine. Each bite promises succulent, perfectly cooked shrimp, complemented by the subtle crunch of fresh asparagus and the bright acidity of chopped tomatoes. The red pepper flakes offer a gentle warmth, balancing the savory notes, all finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and Parmesan for an authentic Italian-American touch.

This recipe is wonderfully adaptable to your pantry or preferences. Feel free to swap the asparagus for other quick-cooking green vegetables like spinach. For a different texture, you could try cherry tomatoes instead of a chopped full tomato. While dry white wine lends a classic flavor, a good quality chicken broth can be used in a pinch.

This Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner when you desire something elegant yet effortless. Serve it immediately, perhaps with a simple side salad.

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