Description
This 25-Minute Shrimp Scampi with Linguine is a quick and elegant weeknight dinner that brings the taste of a restaurant-quality shrimp pasta right to your home. With tender shrimp, a buttery garlic sauce, a fresh lemon zing, and perfectly cooked linguine, it’s a simple yet luxurious meal.
Ingredients
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For the Pasta:
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1 lb (454g) linguine or spaghetti
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¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter
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¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
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5 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
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½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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½ cup (119ml) dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chablis
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1 lb extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 tsp kosher salt
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¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
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1 medium lemon, zested (about 2 tsp)
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2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (from ½ medium lemon)
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½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
For Serving:
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High-quality extra virgin olive oil
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Flaky sea salt
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Crusty bread
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Instructions
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Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil, adding a tablespoon of kosher salt. Add the linguine (or spaghetti) and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes. Before draining, reserve about ½ cup of the cooking water. -
Sauté the Garlic:
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until the garlic is light golden brown and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. -
Add the Wine:
Increase heat to medium-high and pour in the dry white wine. Allow to simmer and reduce by half, which will take about 2 minutes. -
Cook the Shrimp:
Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until opaque on the first side, about 2 minutes. Stir and cook for another minute. -
Finish the Dish:
Add the cooked linguine to the pan along with lemon zest, lemon juice, and the reserved pasta cooking water. Toss everything thoroughly with tongs. Stir in the chopped parsley.
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Serve:
Divide the pasta and shrimp mixture between bowls. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper and flaky sea salt. Serve with crusty bread. Enjoy!
Notes
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For a richer flavor, use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Chablis.
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You can also substitute linguine with spaghetti if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 160mg