Description
Indulge in a delectable dining experience with this Shrimp Scampi Linguini recipe. Succulent shrimp, flavorful garlic, and zesty lemon come together to create a dish that’s a true crowd-pleaser. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion, this ultimate recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Linguini:
- 12 ounces linguini pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Garlic Butter:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Linguini: Prepare linguini according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink; set aside.
- Create Sauce: Deglaze the pan with wine or broth and lemon juice. Simmer, then add butter. Return shrimp and linguini to the skillet.
- Finish and Serve: Toss to combine, adding pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp for best results.
- Substitute wine with broth for a non-alcoholic version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
