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    Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi

    Published: Mar 10, 2022 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi recipe is easy to make at home. A delicious restaurant style dish made with shrimp, tomatoes, tender-crisp asparagus, angel hair pasta, all tossed in a flavorful sauce.

    Bowl of pasta, shrimp, and asparagus.

    Shrimp scampi pasta is a classic Olive Garden recipe. Filled with butter, garlic, shrimp, and fresh vegetables this Italian dish is a great recipe for a filling but light dinner.

    Ingredients needed

    Angel Hair pasta – Angel hair pasta is how you will find it served at the restaurant but you could substitute with spaghetti or fettuccini.

    Shrimp – Use fresh, raw shrimp that have the shell off and deveined. You can also use frozen shrimp, just make sure to thaw them before cooking.

    Olive oil – Used to saute onion and garlic.

    Butter – Adds a richness to the flavor of the shrimp and sauce.

    White wine – You can use a dry white wine like a Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, cooking wine, or chicken broth.

    Lemon juice and zest – Adds a bright, fresh flavor to the sauce.

    Cream – A little cream is added to make a creamy garlic sauce.

    Onion and garlic – Make sure the onion is diced small and garlic is minced.

    Asparagus – I recommend trying to use thin asparagus stalks. This helps them to cook and make them easier to eat.

    Tomato – Used any diced tomato you like. I like used diced cherry tomatoes.

    Red pepper flakes – Adds a hint of spice and heat. If you want it spicier, add a little more.

    Parmesan cheese – Finish off the dish with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan.

    Salt and ground black pepper

    Bowl of shrimp, asparagus, broth, veggies, butter, and pasta.

    How to make Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi

    Step one: Bring a large pot of water to a boil to cook the pasta. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to boiling water. While bringing water to a boil, warm a skillet over medium heat. Melt butter and add shrimp. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.

    Step two: Stir the shrimp until they turn pink. This will only take about 4 minutes. Remove the shrimp and set aside.

    Skillet with cooked shrimp and melted butter.

    Step three: Add pasta to boiling water. Cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the water.

    Step four: While pasta is cooking, make the scampi sauce. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to skillet. Stir in onion and saute for about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook another minute.

    Step five: Stir in white wine or chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus and lemon juice.

    Skillet with butter, onion, asparagus, and garlic.

    Step six: Add cream and more butter. Stir in shrimp, chopped tomatoes, and cooked pasta. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

    Skillet with pasta, shrimp, asparagus, and diced tomatoes.

    Recipe tips

    • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. Cook them until they turn pink and then remove from heat.
    • Don’t forget to salt the pasta water. This helps to season the pasta.
    • Try finding thin stalks of asparagus. This allows them to cook faster.
    • If you don’t drink a lot of white wine you can buy the individual small bottles that are typically sold in a four pack. These come in handy for cooking.
    • You might want to add a little extra salt and pepper to the sauce depending on your taste.
    • Don’t like shrimp? Try substituting with grilled chicken.
    • Try making one of these tasty Italian desserts for a complete meal.

    How to store

    To store, let the dish cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

    The shrimp scampi can be reheated on the stove over medium heat. I will take 3-5 minutes to reheat.

    I would not recommend freezing this shrimp scampi pasta. It doesn’t hold up well in the freezer.

    Fork in pasta and shrimp.

    More easy pasta recipes

    • Pasta with green sauce
    • Pink pasta sauce
    • Baked Mostaccioli

    Did you make this easy Italian dish? Let me know in the comments.

    Bowl of pasta, shrimp, and asparagus.
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    Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi

    How to make this creamy, delicious, copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: shrimp scampi
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 577kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces angel hair pasta
    • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, thawed
    • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
    • 1 cup asparagus, cut in half
    • 1/8 cup lemon juice
    • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
    • 1 cup diced tomatoes
    • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese garnish

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil to cook the pasta. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water. While bringing water to a boil, warm a skillet over medium heat. Melt butter and add shrimp. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
    • Stir the shrimp until they turn pink. This will only take about 4 minutes. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
    • Add pasta to boiling water. Cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the water.
    • While pasta is cooking, make the sauce. Add olive oil to skillet. Stir in onion and saute for about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook another minute.
    • Stir in white wine or chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus and lemon juice.
    • Add cream and more butter. Stir in shrimp, chopped tomatoes, and cooked pasta. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 966IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. To y D

      December 25, 2022 at 2:57 am

      3 stars
      Oil not listed in ingredients, pound of angel hair way too much resulting food was very, very dry, even though I realized what was happening I left out 1/2 the pasta and still very dry.

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