Shrimp Scampi
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
532 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Shrimp Scampi
Description
This Shrimp Scampi recipe starts with cooking linguine pasta, which is then combined with shrimp sautéed in a sauce made from butter, garlic, and onions. White wine and lemon juice add acidity and depth, while a touch of hot sauce provides subtle heat. The addition of chopped bacon brings smoky notes, and cherry tomatoes add freshness and slight sweetness. Green onions provide a mild sharpness, and the dish is topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a creamy, savory finish.
The method develops complex layers of flavor through sautéing and simmering, resulting in a well-rounded pasta dish with varied textures from tender shrimp, crisp bacon, and al dente pasta. This dish suits a main course offering with a balanced blend of richness and brightness.
The instructions note the option to substitute the wine with broth and vinegar for those who prefer no alcohol, and also suggest flexibility in pasta types and shrimp forms to accommodate preference.
Ingredients
- 16 ounce linguine uncooked
- 5 trips Bacon chopped
- 4 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 5 cloves garlic finely minced
- ½ cup white wine (I used chardonnay)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce or to taste
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 pound Shrimp deveined and deshelled
- ½ cup cherry tomato quartered
- 5 green onions
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, fry the bacon until crisp. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels. Drain the fat.
- Add the butter to the skillet and melt. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Stir in the white wine, hot sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and cook for a couple minutes until the shrimp is no longer pink turning the shrimp half way so that it cooks on both sides.
- Add the cooked linguini to the pot. Add tomatoes, chopped bacon, and green onions. Toss everything together well.
- Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve warm.
Notes
- Other pasta types can be substituted for linguine in this recipe.
- If avoiding alcohol, replace wine with chicken or vegetable stock plus 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar.
- Any preferred type of shrimp can be used; large raw peeled shrimp are used here.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 532kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 957mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 430IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 12.7mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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