Shrimp Scampi Recipe
A classic and flavorful Shrimp Scampi recipe featuring tender linguine tossed with succulent shrimp cooked in a garlic, white wine, and lemon butter sauce, garnished with fresh parsley. Perfect for a quick and elegant dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz. linguine
Shrimp and Sauce
- 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 (4 tsp)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
- Sauté Garlic: In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until it becomes just lightly golden, being careful not to brown it to avoid bitterness.
- Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the dry white wine and simmer until it reduces by half, about 2 to 3 minutes, concentrating the flavors.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the shrimp in an even layer to the skillet. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook the shrimp for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Finish Sauce and Combine: Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. Toss the shrimp and sauce with the cooked linguine. If the sauce is too thick, thin it by adding some reserved pasta water. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for best flavor.
- Make sure not to overcook shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Reserve pasta water is key to adjusting the sauce consistency.
- Red pepper flakes are optional and can be omitted or adjusted to taste for spiciness.
- Garnish with extra fresh parsley or a squeeze of additional lemon juice if desired.
Keywords: Shrimp Scampi, linguine shrimp, garlic shrimp pasta, Italian seafood pasta, quick shrimp dinner
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