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.

📝 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)
• 1/2 cup Dry White Wine
• Zest and juice of 1 Lemon
• 3/4 cup Cream
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (finely chopped)
• Grated Parmesan (for topping)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Defrosting Prawns: 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.
2. 2Cooking Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions till al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Wash with cold water to avoid the pasta from sticking together and set aside.
3. 3Cooking the prawns: 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.
4. 4Sauce and toss: 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.