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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi with Linguine

This recipe makes a quick and flavorful shrimp scampi dish. It combines tender shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce served over linguine pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta and Shrimp
  • 1 lb Linguine pasta
  • 1.5 lb Large shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 cup Dry white wine Such as Pinot Grigio
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes Optional
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining. Set the pasta aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Pour the white wine into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer and reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is emulsified. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  7. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the drained linguine and toss everything to coat with the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  8. Stir in the fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

For make-ahead tips, you can prep the shrimp (peel and devein) up to 24 hours in advance and store them in the refrigerator. You can also mince the garlic and chop the parsley ahead of time. Cook the pasta just before serving for the best texture.

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