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garlic parmesan shrimp scampi with penne

clownman70360 avatar
Recipe by
raymond spencer
@clownman70360
st bernard, LA

What if shrimp scampi, penne pasta, and garlic Parmesan were combined? I created this recipe, the tenth garlic Parmesan recipe of mine, and left out lemon juice and cooking wine.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For garlic parmesan shrimp scampi with penne

  • 12 oz
    dry penne pasta
  • 1 c
    panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 tsp
    garlic powder, divided
  • 1 c
    grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 30 lg
    shelled shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 1 lg
    vidalia onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 c
    chicken broth, divided
  • 1 c
    half and half
  • 1 bottle
    garlic Parmesan sauce, divided
  • 1 c
    heavy cream

How To Make garlic parmesan shrimp scampi with penne

  • 1
    Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside.
  • 2
    In a large ziplock bag, combine the breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  • 3
    Add the shrimp, zip the bag, and shake it for 30 seconds. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  • 4
    Remove from heat. Transfer the shrimp to a large plate and set aside.
  • 5
    Heat the margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute the chopped vidalia onion and minced garlic for 2 minutes until tender.
  • 6
    Add 1/2 cup chicken broth, the half and half, 1/2 the bottle of garlic Parmesan sauce, and remaining garlic powder. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • 7
    Stir in the heavy cream, remaining chicken broth and remaining garlic Parmesan sauce and simmer for 10 minutes more or until thickened.
  • 8
    Add the cooked penne pasta and shrimp mixture and mix well. Simmer again about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
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