Skip to main content

Prawns Scampi Pasta

This elegant prawn scampi pasta is an excellent choice for a sophisticated yet effortless weeknight supper. Combining succulent king prawns with a glossy sauce made from dry white wine, garlic, and a hint of chilli, it offers a wonderful balance of brightness and savoury depth. The use of delicate capellini ensures the pasta absorbs the flavourful butter sauce perfectly, making every forkful light and satisfying.

As a high-protein dish, this recipe is ideal for those seeking a nutritious meal that doesn't compromise on taste. The addition of fresh flat-leaf parsley provides a burst of colour and a peppery finish that cuts through the richness of the butter. Serve this homemade classic with a crisp green salad for a balanced and healthy Mediterranean-inspired dinner.

Poursuivre la lecture ci-dessous

Ingredients for Prawns Scampi Pasta

  • 60ml olive oil

  • 450g peeled and deveined large prawns (raw

  • 20 to 25 per lb)

  • 4 large garlic cloves, left unpeeled and forced through a garlic press

  • 1/2 teaspoons dried hot red-pepper flakes

  • 120ml dry white wine

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 350g capellini (angel-hair pasta)

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

How to make Prawns Scampi Pasta

Bring a 6- to 8-quart pot of salted water to a boil.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté prawns, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes, and transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Add garlic to oil remaining in skillet along with red pepper flakes, wine, salt, and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add butter to skillet, stirring until melted, and stir in prawns. Remove skillet from heat.

Cook pasta in boiling water until just tender, about 3 minutes. Reserve 240ml pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander. Toss pasta well with prawns mixture and parsley in large bowl, adding some of reserved cooking water if necessary to keep moist.

Clause de non-responsabilité

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Historique de l'article

Les informations contenues dans cette page ont été évaluées par des cliniciens qualifiés.

  • 17 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

    Auteur: :

    UK recipe editors

    Examiné par des pairs

    UK recipe editors
Vérification de l'éligibilité à la grippe

Demandez, partagez, connectez-vous.

Parcourez les discussions, posez des questions et partagez vos expériences sur des centaines de sujets liés à la santé.

vérificateur de symptômes

Vous ne vous sentez pas bien ?

Évaluez gratuitement vos symptômes en ligne

Inscrivez-vous à la newsletter destinée aux patients

Votre dose hebdomadaire de conseils santé clairs et fiables, rédigés pour vous aider à vous sentir informé, confiant et maître de la situation.

Veuillez saisir une adresse e-mail valide.

En vous abonnant, vous acceptez notre politique de confidentialité. Vous pouvez vous désabonner à tout moment. Nous ne vendons jamais vos données.