Description
A quick and delicious shrimp scampi recipe featuring garlic, butter, and lemon, served over linguine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
- Extra lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining. Drain pasta and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in 1/4 cup white wine or broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, then add chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Add drained linguine and toss gently to combine, adding more pasta water as needed for a silky sauce.
- Plate shrimp scampi over linguine, garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges. Optionally sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure to not overcook the shrimp; they should be just pink and opaque. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg