Description
Shrimp Scampi with Linguine is a classic, quick, and elegant pasta dinner. This restaurant-style recipe features shrimp cooked in a garlic, butter, and white wine sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine or chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter, one piece at a time, until melted and the sauce is emulsified.
- Return shrimp to the skillet. Add cooked linguine and toss to coat.
- Stir in fresh parsley. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese makes a great addition when serving.
- If you do not have white wine, chicken broth works as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 250mg