Description
Craving a restaurant-quality meal at home? Try this easy and delicious Shrimp Scampi recipe with linguine! Perfect for a cozy dinner night in.
Indulge in restaurant-quality flavors at home with this easy and delectable Shrimp Scampi! Juicy shrimp bathe in a garlicky, buttery white wine sauce with pops of lemon zest, tossed with perfectly al dente linguine. This dish is ready in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for a weeknight dinner that feels special. Impress your loved ones with a taste of Italy without leaving your kitchen!
Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
½ cup dry white wine
Juice and zest of 2 lemons
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
Instructions
Cook the linguine according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, cook until softened.
Add red pepper flakes and shrimp to the skillet, cook until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Add white wine, lemon juice, and zest to the skillet. Cook until slightly reduced.
Stir in reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached.
Add shrimp, pasta, and parsley to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle with extra olive oil and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Tips:
- Adjust spice level with more red pepper flakes.
- Try different herbs like basil or thyme.
- Add vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach.
- Use different pasta types like angel hair or spaghetti.
- Make it creamy by stirring in heavy cream or Parmesan cheese.
Additional Notes:
- This recipe is gluten-free if you use gluten-free pasta.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a vegan alternative.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauteing, deglazing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked pasta with shrimp and sauce
- Calories: Approximately 480
- Sugar: Approximately 2g
- Sodium: Approximately 350mg
- Fat: Approximately 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 53g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 200mg
Keywords: Seafood, Shrimp, Garlic, Lemon, Linguine, Easy, Dinner