Description
This Shrimp Scampi Linguini is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender shrimp sautéed in a garlic, lemon, and white wine sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked linguini. It’s a quick and flavorful meal that’s perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup parsley, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pasta
- 1 lb linguini
Instructions
- Cook the linguini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguini and cook to al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the shrimp base: While the pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the shrimp and garlic: Once the butter stops bubbling, add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp, then add the minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the white wine and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2 more minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
- Finish the sauce: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss linguini with sauce: Add the drained linguini to the skillet and toss thoroughly to combine with the shrimp and sauce before serving.
Notes
- Use dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc for best flavor.
- Ensure shrimp are not overcooked to keep them tender and juicy.
- You can substitute linguini with spaghetti or fettuccine if preferred.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice tolerance.
- Fresh parsley adds brightness; dried parsley can be used but fresh is recommended.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
Keywords: shrimp scampi, linguini, garlic shrimp pasta, Italian pasta recipes, quick shrimp dinner
