Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi

Name: Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked angel hair pasta; 8 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cups dry white wine; 1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1 cup chopped Roma tomatoes; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep Time: 10 mins. Cook Time: 20 mins.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Copycat Olive Garden shrimp scampi is made with shrimp, asparagus, tomatoes and angel hair pasta, all tossed in a cream sauce. It's a simple but elegant dish to make at home.

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked angel hair pasta
8 tablespoons butter, divided
1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups dry white wine
1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped Roma tomatoes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain remaining pasta water.
Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until shrimp starts to curl, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; set aside.
To the same skillet, add olive oil. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Stir in white wine. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium. Simmer until wine has reduced by half, 5-8 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add asparagus, lemon juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook until asparagus is crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in remaining 4 tablespoons butter and cream; add shrimp, pasta and tomatoes. Stir in pasta water, a little at a time, until thickened, 3-4 minutes.
Top with Parmesan cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 646 calories, 26g fat (13g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 737mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.

Olive Garden's creamy garlic shrimp scampi is adorned with asparagus and tomatoes. This spot-on copycat recipe comes together in 30 minutes, making it an easy dinner at home. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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