Champagne Shrimp Scampi

Classic shrimp scampi gets a fancy makeover with this Champagne Shrimp Scampi that’s quick and easy to make for a special occasion like New Year’s Eve!

This post is sponsored by ALDI. All opinions are my own. 

Let’s talk New Year’s Eve. What do you typically do for the occasion? While I love going out to eat, my husband and I started the tradition of keeping New Year’s Eve low-key after we had our daughter. That doesn’t mean we don’t add a few fancy touches to our night at home, however, and this year we will be sipping bubbly and enjoying this Champagne Shrimp Scampi. 

It’s a delicious and easy shrimp pasta dish that’s perfect for a dinner for two or for serving dinner to party guests. I love that the ingredient list is short for this dish so I headed to ALDI and grabbed everything I needed in one quick trip! Have you been to ALDI? I always find the best items. I recently grabbed some cute snowman pops for my daughter and all the ingredients for this Champagne Shrimp Scampi.

However you plan to count down to the New Year, you can find all the high quality items you need from the bubbly to pop at midnight to decadent treats for dessert too! 

While traditional Shrimp Scampi often calls for white wine, we’re kicking it up a notch for New Year’s and pouring our bubbly in instead. Trust me, it tastes absolutely amazing when sautéed with garlic, butter and lemon! 

Whether you’re making a spread for a crowd or creating a cozy night in like me, I hope you’ll give this Champagne Shrimp Scampi a try! And don’t forget, you can grab everything I used to make this dish right at ALDI! 

How to make Champagne Shrimp Scampi

• Cook linguine according to package directions and set aside. 
• In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add in garlic, red pepper flakes and raw shrimp. The key to cooking shrimp is not to overcook them. Shrimp are completely cooked when they turn light pink in color (only about 2-3 minutes). 

• Pour in champagne and lemon juice. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. 

• Stir in cooked pasta and toss well to coat pasta and shrimp in the champagne sauce. 
• Top with shaved parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley. 

If you want to wow your guests (or just your significant other), this is the dish to make! Once you have your pasta made, it’s a “one dish” meal so clean-up is easy. You’ll be watching the ball drop and not rolling up your sleeves to deal with dishes. 

Below is a handy grocery list of all the items needed to make the Champagne Shrimp Scampi. 

1. Fremont Fish Medium EZ Peel Raw Shrimp
2. Emporium Selection Parmesan Cheese
3. Simply Nature Organic Linguine
4. Burlwood Cellars Extra Dry Sparkling
5. Stonemill Minced Garlic
6. Red Pepper Flakes
7. Butter
8. Lemon Juice
9. Salt/Pepper
10. Parsley

You can also grab New Year’s Eve Party decor at ALDI, available for a limited time starting Dec. 25, so you can feel oh so festive while enjoying your meal. I scattered the gold and silver beads and party horns throughout my Gold and White New Year’s Eve tablescape! 

Find the full recipe for this Champagne Shrimp Scampi below! I hope you’ll try it out this New Year’s Eve!