Shrimp Scampi

Plump shrimp sautéed in a garlic, white wine, and butter sauce over linguine.

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Prep10m
Cook15m
Total25m
Serves4
Levelmedium

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 lb linguine
  • 1 ½ lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 clove garlic (thinly sliced)
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

How to Make It

  1. 1

    Cook linguine al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.

  2. 2

    Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp.

  4. 4

    Add wine and lemon juice to skillet. Cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Return shrimp and add pasta. Toss with pasta water as needed to create a saucy consistency.

  6. 6

    Stir in parsley. Serve with Parmesan.

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