A quick and elegant shrimp scampi recipe featuring garlic, lemon, and butter served over linguine. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Author:Leo
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:20 min
Total Time:30 min
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Skillet
Cuisine:Italian-American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound linguine
1/4 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook linguine according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Do not brown.
Add shrimp and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the drained linguine to the skillet with the shrimp. Toss to combine. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
Serve immediately.
Notes
For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream.