Description
This Shrimp Scampi with Linguini is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender shrimp sautéed in a garlic butter and white wine sauce, served over perfectly cooked linguini pasta. The combination of fresh lemon juice and parsley adds a bright, flavorful finish, making it a quick yet elegant meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces linguini
Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook linguini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water to adjust the sauce later if needed.
- Sauté Garlic and Spices: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter together with olive oil. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Deglaze and Make Sauce: Pour the dry white wine or chicken broth into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom. Bring to a simmer.
- Add Lemon and Season: Stir in the lemon juice, then season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss and Finish: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, add the cooked linguini, and toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water little by little if the sauce needs loosening.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish and add grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in an additional tablespoon of butter just before serving.
- You can substitute spaghetti or fettuccine noodles if linguini is unavailable or preferred.
- Make sure not to overcook shrimp; they cook quickly and should remain tender.
- If you prefer less heat, omit the red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
