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Shrimp Scampi With Linguine

A quick and delicious shrimp scampi dish with linguine, featuring a buttery garlic sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 ounces linguine
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Colander for draining
  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. While the pasta cooks, pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute.
  5. Place the shrimp in the skillet, sprinkle with red pepper flakes, and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits.
  7. Once linguine is cooked and drained, toss it into the skillet with the shrimp and sauce.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe pairs wonderfully with a glass of white wine.