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Delicious Shrimp Scampi with Linguine

A quick and elegant dish, Shrimp Scampi with Linguine features juicy shrimp in a buttery garlic sauce, ready in just 25 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces linguine
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  1. Boil the pasta: Salt a big pot of water until it tastes pleasantly salty. Cook linguine to al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Sear the shrimp: Pat shrimp very dry. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 1 to 1.5 minutes per side, just until pink and barely opaque. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Build the sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add a splash of oil if the pan looks dry, then stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in white wine, scraping up any tasty bits from the pan. Simmer 1 to 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  4. Finish with butter and lemon: Add remaining butter along with lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Swirl until the butter melts into a glossy sauce.
  5. Combine: Add drained linguine and toss, loosening with splashes of pasta water until silky. Return shrimp and any juices to the pan. Toss 30 to 60 seconds so everything marries.
  6. Herbs and taste: Stir in parsley. Taste and adjust with more lemon, salt, or pepper. The sauce should taste lively, buttery, and bright.

Notes

To avoid overcooking shrimp, sear quickly on medium-high heat until just pink. Opt for good quality unsalted butter for best flavor.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 300mg

Keywords: shrimp scampi, linguine, seafood pasta, quick dinner, Italian recipe