Shrimp Scampi Greek Pasta
Shrimp Scampi Greek Pasta is a fresh and zesty pasta featuring succulent shrimp, juicy tomatoes, and zingy olives that’s easy to make and so delicious! This creamy pasta dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Why We Love this Greek Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Today I’m sharing an old family favorite, a Greek Shrimp Pasta dish that takes shrimp scampi to a whole new level! It is easy to make with simple ingredients, making it a one-pan no-fuss meal!
Easy Greek Shrimp Scampi Pasta is loaded with fresh sautéed shrimp, spinach, feta, grape tomatoes, and olives, in a silky garlic-cream sauce. Plus, it’s ridiculously easy to make.
Heaven on earth!
Try serving our Greek Shrimp Pasta with a loaf of warm bread and a fresh green salad. It’s a surefire way to get your family around the table one more time this week.
Ingredients You Need
- Dried Pasta – I used linguini, feel free to use any of your favorite long pasta!
- Olive Oil – extra virgin olive oil is best
- Butter
- Garlic – Freshly minced
- Peeled Raw Shrimp – The bigger the better
- All-Purpose Flour – Or a gluten-free flour substitute
- White Wine – use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
- Heavy Cream – Just a little goes a long way, for an ultra-silky texture
- Grape Tomatoes
- Pitted Kalamata Olives
- Baby Spinach – Or arugula
- Crumbled Feta Cheese
- Salt and Pepper – to taste
How to Make Shrimp Scampi Greek Pasta
Boil some salted water and cook your linguine noodles as directed on the box. Then drain the noodles and set them aside.
In a medium sauté pan, add some oil and butter. Then in a separate bowl sprinkle flour over the shrimp. Once the butter is melted, add the shrimp and garlic to the sauté pan.
Cook the shrimp and garlic for one minute before adding the cream and the wine. Mix it all together and let that cook for another minute before adding the olives and tomatoes. Stir it all together and let it cook for another minute or two.
Pro Tip: Shrimp cooks super quickly! It just needs about 5-6 minutes to fully cook.
Lastly, add in the drained pasta and spinach leaves. Cook until the spinach has wilted down. Season the dish, but be careful because the olives and feta cheese are very salty already.
Spoon into your serving dish and sprinkle with feta cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if desired, and serve!
Serving Suggestions
This Greek shrimp pasta is amazing all on its own, since it has protein, carbs, and veggies all in one! But if you are feeding a crowd, I recommend serving it with a few sides like crusty bread and a fresh salad. Here are some of my personal favorites:
Get The Full (Printable) Recipe Below For How To Make Shrimp Scampi Greek Pasta.
Tips & Tricks
- Don’t overcook the shrimp! Once you add the shrimp to the pan, the cooking process will go quickly. Make sure to have all the other ingredients prepped and ready so you don’t overcook the shrimp!
- For a hint of spice, add a little bit of red pepper flakes to the mix!
- If you aren’t a fan of shrimp, feel free to replace the shrimp with diced chicken! These flavors would go well with scallops too.
- If you prefer not to cook with alcohol, add a dash of chicken broth to the pan instead of wine!
Frequently Asked Questions:
What does scampi mean? What is scampi?
Scampi is another term used for large shrimp or prawns, especially when cooked in garlic butter.
How can I thicken the scampi sauce?
Adding cold butter to the pan with the wine will thicken the sauce as it melts in. You can also coat the shrimp with a heavier coating of flour to thicken the sauce.
Do you have to devein the shrimp?
You do not have clean the shrimp. Yet, I do suggest deveining the shrimp if you have the time.
However, you can find peeled, deveined raw shrimp at most major grocery chains.
Is this Greek shrimp pasta a good leftover dish?
Actually, yes! This Greek shrimp pasta will hold up for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Rewarm it in a large skillet or in the microwave.
Looking for More Pasta Recipes? Be Sure to Also Try:
- Zesty Greek Pasta Salad
- Cilantro Lime Shrimp Pasta
- Instant Pot Shrimp Pasta
- Roasted Shrimp Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce
- Easy Instant Pot Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Greek Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pasta (I used linguini)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5-6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 pound large, peeled raw shrimp
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup white wine
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, drained
- 3-4 handfuls baby spinach
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the pasta as directed on the box. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a large sauté pan to medium-high heat. Add the oil and butter. Sprinkle the shrimp with flour before adding them to the skillet. Once melted, add the garlic and shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp for one minute, then add the wine and cream. Toss and cook another minute, then add olives and tomatoes. Simmer another 1-2 minutes.
- Finally, mix in the strained pasta and spinach leaves. Remove the skillet from the heat once the spinach wilts. Salt and pepper to taste. (Season carefully, the olives and feta add a lot of salt.) Divide onto plates and top with feta cheese.
A creamy shrimp pasta dish will always make you feel good! This looks great.
I can't believe how many trick-or-treaters you get! We had 7. And they all came in one group. And we don't live in the middle of nowhere. Our high-strung dog was better for it!
What a fun Halloween. Love that adorable baby. Looks like it was a blast! I am also enjoying the photos of this pasta you made!YUM!
Wow! What what a crazy Halloween! But it still sounds like it was a of fun. I love that Benjamin Button costume–great idea! This pasta sounds like a perfect way to recover from all the madness.
1000 kids!? we had 5! 3 of which were over 13!! Tat is absolutely crazy.. I wish we lived somewhere that took Halloween so seriously :) Your pasta looks delish by the way
Wow, Sommer! I wish everyone in my hollow cared that much about Halloween-that must be the life. You live in such a cool place…
Oh, and your pasta looks delicious. I would totally eat a bowl. Shrimp is my 'go to' food when I'm having cravings;)
Love your pasta dish with the feta cheese. It's a great way to recover from Halloween candy.
Halloween was big in Florida this year too, which is where we happened to be. We went to my brother-in-laws and he had droves of kids. I was amazed at how many big kids still trick or treat.
Sam
I so enjoyed seeing all of these pictures! It seems like you had a wonderful night of ghoulish festivities. Thank you for sharing…and thank you for sharing your pasta recipe too! Talk about a bowl of deliciousness.
That Benjamin Button is too precious for words LOL Love your pasta recipe! Shrimp, feta and pasta, I'm sold and would love a plate of this :o)
hmmnnn, just so happens, I have all those ingredients on hand! Thanks for the supper idea. Also, love the Halloween pics you captured, so thanks for sharing.
Wow, you really do Halloween in style! But I bet it's nice to have the quiet back. Your pasta looks delicious!
Benjamin Button is such a cutie!
Loved your costumes and I am so glad you all had such a bash!
I cant stop laughing at the Benjamin Butler pic..its cute n funny at the same time.I really wish some day to closely be a part of all american festivals and learn the different traditions associated with the..dosent look possible in Vegas..sigh!
Pasta looks really yum..and leftovers certainly make great dishes a lot of times
That looks GREAT.
I'm jealous of your Halloween and wish I lived in a community that celebrates like yours.
p.s. I vote for cream instead of half and half. If I'm going to indulge in yummy pasta I want the cream.
We had 35 kids come by on Halloween. I cannot imagine over 1000 showing up. I'd have to go into seclusion just to recover. Your pasta would help.
Wow Sommer!! You guys really put the "Hallow" in Halloween :D Love the Benjamin Button and soccer playing Hitler costumes ROFLMAO
The pasta dish is GORGEOUS and yes, that serving dish combo too! You know, I could swear I've seen that howling wolves pumpkin somewhere else in the blogosphere, not even 2 days ago!!! It's really beautiful….
I am mesmerized by the Benjamin Button costume! That is way too cute! It sounds like you had one crazy halloween! Your decorations are fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing the pics and the night!
Ben Button and Hitler. Awesome.