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Shrimp Scampi

A quick and delicious shrimp dish featuring shrimp in a garlic, butter, and lemon sauce, served over linguine.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz. linguine
  • 1 1/2 lbs uncooked extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Boil water in a large pot and cook the linguine according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil and unsalted butter over medium heat until melted.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  4. Pour in dry white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, reducing by half.
  5. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, and cook for 1.5-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  6. Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  7. Toss the cooked linguine in the skillet with the shrimp and sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

Serve with garlic bread and a fresh salad. Can customize with vegetables or use alternatives like scallops.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 425
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg

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