Shrimp Scampi
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
5
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Course
Main Course
Shrimp Scampi
Description
Shrimp Scampi presents a dish of linguine tossed with large peeled and deveined shrimp cooked in a sauce made from butter, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, and dry white wine. The shrimp are seasoned with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, then cooked until just pink and tender. Lemon juice and fresh chopped parsley provide brightness and herbaceous notes. The sauce can be thinned with pasta cooking water to achieve the desired consistency before combining with the pasta.
The flavor is a gentle interplay of garlic, mild heat from red pepper flakes, and citrus tang from lemon juice, complementing the sweetness of shrimp. The texture contrasts the firm pasta with tender shrimp coated in a lightly buttery sauce.
This dish can be served immediately, with the option to substitute crusty fresh bread for pasta to dip in the garlic and wine sauce. It is a straightforward recipe requiring simple ingredients with a focus on fresh shrimp and balanced seasoning for a satisfying seafood pasta experience.
A practical substitution is replacing dry white wine with low-sodium chicken broth if preferred. The sauce is best enjoyed freshly made to preserve the texture of the shrimp and bright flavors.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. linguine
- 1 1/2 lbs Shrimp peeled and deviened, uncooked extra large
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 4 garlic minced (4 tsp, cloves
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining in case you'd like to thin the dish later.
- Meanwhile, melt butter with olive oil in a 12-inch skillet just over medium heat. Add garlic and saute 1 - 2 minutes until just lightly golden (don't brown or it can taste bitter).
- Add wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 2 - 3 minutes.
- Add in shrimp in an even layer season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 1 1/2 - 2 minutes per side.
- Stir in lemon juice and a parsley then toss shrimp and sauce with pasta. Thin with pasta water as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute dry white wine with low-sodium chicken broth for a different but compatible flavor.
- Shrimp can be served alongside crusty fresh bread instead of linguine to enjoy the sauce by dipping.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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