Description
A delicious and classic Shrimp Scampi with Pasta recipe that’s quick and easy to make. Tender shrimp cooked in a flavorful garlic and white wine sauce, served over linguine and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
Shrimp Scampi:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (Optional)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pinch kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
Instructions
- Gather ingredients.
- Cook the shrimp:
- Make the sauce:
- Combine and serve:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook linguine until nearly tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.
Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes until shallots are translucent. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp and keep warm.
Pour white wine and lemon juice into the skillet, scraping the browned bits. Melt butter, stir in olive oil, and bring to a simmer.
Toss linguine, shrimp, and parsley in the sauce until coated. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 511
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
