Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRose Town Kitchen & BarShrimp Scampi Bucatini Recipe

Shrimp Scampi Bucatini Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

pan roasted shrimp, cooked in a white wine sauce with heirloom tomatoes, baby spinach

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Bucatini

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bucatini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

Shrimp Cooking

  1. 2

    Sauté the Shrimp

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

  2. 3

    Add Garlic and Spices

    In the same skillet, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Deglaze with White Wine

    Pour in the white wine to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Allow it to simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.

  2. 5

    Add Tomatoes and Spinach

    Stir in the chopped heirloom tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes until they start to soften. Add the baby spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.

  3. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Return the sautéed shrimp to the skillet. Add lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.

Finish the Dish

  1. 7

    Toss with Pasta

    Add the cooked bucatini to the skillet, tossing everything together. If the mixture seems dry, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and a squeeze of lemon if desired.

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