I love cooking dinner at home. I really do. I just enjoy getting in my kitchen, looking through my pantry and refrigerator and trying to come up with something just a little bit different. Plus, then I get to eat it. Do your hobbies end in eating delicious food? Yeah… didn’t think so.
This shrimp scampi recipe is a slightly spicy/creamy version of shrimp scampi. Here in the US when you a shrimp scampi dish on a menu it typically means a shrimp based dish made with butter and white wine. But you can make it any which way you like, and I like to add a few more veggies and serve it with noodles. But that’s just me. This easy dinner takes about 20 minutes to through together and feels very light while still being very filling.
Red Pepper Shrimp Scampi, serves 2-3.
1/2 red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped white onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 lb. shrimp
salt + pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces uncooked pasta (I used linguine)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 lemon
In a large pan begin by melting the butter and oil together. Add the onions and red pepper and let that cook until just softened. Add in the garlic and let cook another minute or two. Pour in the wine and let that cook until it reduces slightly.
In the mean time cook the pasta according to the directions. Once almost cooked through drain and set aside until you’re ready to add it.
Back in the veggie pan add in the shrimp (I like to use cooked shrimp because once thawed it’s really fast to have it ready to eat), red pepper flakes and lightly salt + pepper everything. Once everything is warmed through but there is still plenty of liquid in the pan add in the cooked pasta and Parmesan. Toss so everything gets lightly coated in the cheese. Taste and add salt + pepper if needed. Squeeze on some fresh lemon juice and sprinkle on the parsley.
Easy, quick and delicious. Enjoy! xo. Emma
Red Pepper Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped white onion
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 lb. shrimp
- salt + pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta I used linguine
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large pan begin by melting the butter and oil together. Add the onions and red pepper and let that cook until just softened. Add in the garlic and let cook another minute or two. Pour in the wine and let that cook until it reduces slightly.
- In the mean time cook the pasta according to the directions. Once almost cooked through drain and set aside until you’re ready to add it.
- Back in the veggie pan add in the shrimp (I like to use cooked shrimp because once thawed it’s really fast to have it ready to eat), red pepper flakes and lightly salt + pepper everything. Once everything is warmed through but there is still plenty of liquid in the pan add in the cooked pasta and Parmesan. Toss so everything gets lightly coated in the cheese. Taste and add salt + pepper if needed. Squeeze on some fresh lemon juice and sprinkle on the parsley.
66 Comments
Thank you. My guests cleaned their plates…TWICE! Delicious!
Just made this! Love it!!!
Thak you so much for this recipe ! I usualy don’t like peppers but I tried it and it is delicious ! I personally think that the mix would be good without the shrimps too.
Chloé
We make a similar recipe as our go to weeknight meal. So good and so easy!
Heath
www.southlandavenue.blogspot.com
I tried it yesterday and it was totally delicious ! My boyfriend and me were so hungry because it smelled so good that we forgot to put the lemon and the parsley. It was still really good and I can’t wait to try it again with those ingredients. I replaced the onion by a shallot. It is the first recipe from ABM that I try and it won’t be the last one !
This looks so delicious and sounds relatively easy to make! Definitely trying this sometime soon!
I made this for my husband tonight and we definitely agree it was to put on the repeat (OFTEN!) list! Thanks for sharing. I added halved artichoke hearts as well.
This is the first recipe I’ve tried off of your blog, even though I’ve been reading it for years. After tonight, I’m definitely going to try your recipes more frequently.
Hope you’re loving married life— I just got married on June 1, so I could relate to all the wedding posts. 🙂
Thanks!
I just made this for dinner and it was delicious. My boyfriend even liked it and he’s not a fan of prawns. Will definately be making again. Thanks for sharing 🙂
This looks so good that I have to make this tonight!
I also featured your recipe on my blog. I would be honored if you would take a look.
Thank you for always posting delicious recipes for fellow foodies to enjoy.
~Diana
Looks so delicious!!
badgalchic.blogspot.com
Yummy !
Check out my new outfit post :
http://hidinginheaven.blogspot.fr/2013/06/the-one-with-earth-tones.html
Yumeee…looks delicious! Just one tip: do you know Italians never add cheese to a fish/seafood pasta? 😉
PS: married to an Italian
I couldn’t wait to try this and made it tonight, omitting two ingredients but it was still amazing!
Looks so yummy! I have to try it one day! www.she-walkss.blogspot.pt <3
Looks so yummy!
Just made this for dinner tonight and got rave reviews from my husband. This recipe is definitely a keeper — well done!!
I love cooking, whenever I go home my mum trys to get me to relax and sit down but to me cooking a family meal IS relaxing! This looks gorgeous. And scampi means something sorta different her in the UK 😀
Cathy
http://www.whiskshooksandbooks.blogspot.co.uk
this looks amazing!
mmhhh yum. that’s similar to one of my favorite meals.
wow, this looks incredibly delicious! thanks for sharing, ladies!
It seems so delicious ! I’ve got all the ingredients, I will try it in the next days !
yummmmmmo! cant wait to try this, i think im havin shrimp tonight!
Oh this looks really tempting and delicious! I lover scampi, I think they’re the perfect summer food 🙂
/Cindi
Yum yum! This looks really good!
Fang Ting
http://ftashion.blogspot.com/
This looks really good, scampi in the UK is something very different and is deep fried and served with chips!! This looks much more appetizing!!
I’m a personal chef and the people I cook for love shrimp scampi. I never thought to put red peppers in it! Guess what I’m trying this week? Thanks for the idea, Emma! And happy blessings to you and your husband!
This looks delish!
www.more-than-one-love.blogspot.co.uk
Yummy! It looks fabulousL
http://fashionissue-byzanetbel.blogspot.cz/
Looks good.. And looks like something that fits my student budget..
xo
www.skinobsession.blogspot.com
Even My italian friends here in Rome love it.
shrimp + linguine = a match made in heaven
Oh I love these sorts of dinners! I know what I’m making for dinner tonight! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Lulu xx
http://luluslittlewonderland.blogspot.com
Gonna have to give this a go it looks yummy.
I am so hungry just looking at this
that looks too good.
would you like to follow each other on bloglovin and GFC?
let me know! 🙂
– Janine
http://theeoptimist.blogspot.com
Looks very yummy. I’m a vegetarian, so I’d nix the shrimp, but looks delicious none-the-less.
Liz
http://liz-makes.blogspot.com/
OMG this looks delicious! I love shrimp scampi!!
Oh. Wow. This looks delicious! I absolutely love prawns with anything noodle-y so this shrimp-pasta combo looks amazing!
Nancy
concrete|cocktails
I am keeping this recipe, it looks delicious! wow thanks for sharing it! 🙂
Wow, I just got very hungry
I want to eat this right now >_< !!
This looks delicious!
Seaside Beauty
xxx
This looks so yummy! 😀
http://annescribblesanddoodles.blogspot.com/
YUM, this looks REALLY GOOD! And I just wanted to say that I love your recipes, Emma. Did you like to cook and bake even when you were younger? Just wondering.
I love the things you and your sister do on your blog!
xo,
Anna
http://bananaandbear.blogspot.com/
Love Shrimp Scampi and so trying this recipe. Thanks ladies!! 🙂
This is going on my Pinterest. Looks so good!
What a great simple recipe! I am glad you like cooking too, it seems so relaxing and ritualistic to me!
This looks super delicious. And it makes me super hungry…
Uhmm…would you mind to share some of it with me?
Really, I think I need to get sth to eat ASAP.
Greetings, Lorelei.
appleandfabric.blogspot.com
This looks delicious! I don’t even normally like shrimp, but I would soooo eat this.
xoxo
Juliette Laura
http://juliettelaura.blogspot.com
www.etsy.com/shop/InfiniteStyleShop
This dish is totally up my ally. Nommm!
Oh no! Have you missed how the scampi production destroys the mangroves?! Please please google, my english isn´t good enough. It´s an environmental disaster. I would rather see an anti scampi article from people who make such a big influence on people´s eating habits, like you do. Scampi eating destroys both the eco system and also peoples life in the areas where it´s produced. Please endorse eating shrimp instead!
I hope you take this the right way!
Thank for an otherwise great blog!
Yum I love red pepper! such a summer vegetable 😀 thank you for sharing.
http://secretsofahappygirl.blogspot.co.uk/
Haha I love cooking too the tasting is awesome , this recipe looks amazing , my watering here.
That looks so tasty! I love Italian food, so I make this quite often but with pesto.
http://sincerelylara.com
Wow! It looks amazing!
Nicky
zeeblikesit.blogspot.com
xx
It looks delicious!
It looks delicious!!
Oh man I love shrimp scampi! Looks delicious 🙂
♥Brooke
http://youreinbrookelynn.blogspot.com/
Do you have a suggestion for the dish without scampi? (:
Mmmm that looks DELICIOUS!!!
http://talisatalksbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/we-hatters.html
This looks delicious. Mouth watering photos!
http://erstwhilefelicity.blogspot.co.uk/
I love love love cooking dinner and listening to music! This looks very very delish!
So summer-y and delicious looking, love it. I didn’t have shrimps in such a long time I might have to go buy some right now!
Yum! I love shrimp scampi and adding red pepper is a great idea–adds a nice pop of color.
Yum! I will try this dinner. Thank you.
This looks delicious. I have to try this soon. 😉 Thanks for posting!