Shrimp Scampi Recipe with Linguine Pasta
User Reviews
5
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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
4 servings
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Calories
360 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Shrimp Scampi Recipe with Linguine Pasta
Description
This Shrimp Scampi recipe begins by quickly sautéing trimmed and chopped asparagus in olive oil just long enough to remain crisp-tender. Large peeled and deveined shrimp are then cooked briefly in butter with minced garlic until mostly pink. Broth and heavy cream are added to the pan and gently reduced over medium heat to thicken the sauce, seasoned with salt and cracked black pepper. Fresh parsley, diced Roma tomato, and freshly squeezed lemon juice are stirred in toward the end to add herbal freshness, acidity, and a touch of sweetness.
The sauce is tossed with cooked linguine noodles and finished with grated Parmesan cheese, balancing the bright, buttery flavors with savory richness. The shrimp are tender but not overcooked, and the asparagus adds texture contrast and a mild vegetal note that complements the seafood. This version allows for substitution of other favorite long noodles or vegetables.
Served warm, this pasta dish works well for a casual meal with balanced flavors and textures. Adjust the vegetable choice as preferred, omitting asparagus or replacing it with broccoli or another vegetable. The creamy sauce coats the noodles and seafood, making it filling without heaviness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus ends trimmed and chopped into thirds
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and de-veined, tails removed, large
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ⅓ cup broth chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
- black pepper to taste, cracked
- 1-2 teaspoons parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon fresh-squeezed juice
- Parmesan Cheese to taste, grated
- 8 ounces linguine noodles cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add asparagus and sauté about 1-2 minutes.
- Add shrimp, butter, and garlic to the pan. Sauté 2-3 minutes until shrimp are mostly pink.
- Stir in broth, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Continue to stir occasionally over medium heat 4-5 minutes til sauce is reduced by about half and thickened.
- Stir in parsley, tomatoes, and lemon juice.
- Toss with noodles, top with a generous sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese, and serve.
Notes
- Use linguine, fettuccine, spaghetti, or angel hair noodles according to preference and availability.
- Asparagus can be replaced or omitted; broccoli or other vegetables suit this preparation as well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1491IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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