5 from 186 votes
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp Scampi combines linguine with shrimp cooked in a buttery olive oil sauce infused with garlic and white wine. The shrimp are quickly sautéed until pink and tender, then brightened with fresh lemon juice and parsley. The sauce, enriched by a touch of red pepper flakes, can be thinned with reserved pasta water to coat the linguine perfectly. This classic seafood pasta dish balances richness with subtle acidity for a flavorful meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
5
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
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.
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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.